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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77.76, 106.92 and 71.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 77.76, 106.92 and 71.28 is: 98.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77.76 : 106.92 = 71.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77.76/106.92 = 71.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77.76x = 106.92 × 71.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77.76x = 7,621.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,621.26/77.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.01

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