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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77.72, 115.82 and 74.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 77.72, 115.82 and 74.34 is: 110.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77.72 : 115.82 = 74.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77.72/115.82 = 74.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77.72x = 115.82 × 74.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77.72x = 8,609.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,609.69/77.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.79

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