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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77.39, 106.84 and 47.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 77.39, 106.84 and 47.89 is: 66.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77.39 : 106.84 = 47.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77.39/106.84 = 47.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77.39x = 106.84 × 47.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77.39x = 5,116.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,116.03/77.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.11

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