Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77.50, 116.25 and 20.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 77.50, 116.25 and 20.50 is: 30.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77.50 : 116.25 = 20.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77.50/116.25 = 20.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77.50x = 116.25 × 20.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77.50x = 2,383.13 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,383.13/77.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30.75
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