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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77.35, 115.39 and 71.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 77.35, 115.39 and 71.27 is: 106.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77.35 : 115.39 = 71.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77.35/115.39 = 71.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77.35x = 115.39 × 71.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77.35x = 8,223.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,223.58/77.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.32

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