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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77.52, 115.98 and 50.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 77.52, 115.98 and 50.40 is: 75.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77.52 : 115.98 = 50.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77.52/115.98 = 50.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77.52x = 115.98 × 50.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77.52x = 5,845.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,845.39/77.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.40

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