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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77.34, 115.92 and 54.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 77.34, 115.92 and 54.46 is: 81.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77.34 : 115.92 = 54.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77.34/115.92 = 54.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77.34x = 115.92 × 54.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77.34x = 6,313.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,313.00/77.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.63

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