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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77.42, 115.93 and 54.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 77.42, 115.93 and 54.74 is: 81.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77.42 : 115.93 = 54.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77.42/115.93 = 54.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77.42x = 115.93 × 54.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77.42x = 6,346.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,346.37/77.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.97

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