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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77.78, 116.67 and 35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 77.78, 116.67 and 35 is: 52.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77.78 : 116.67 = 35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77.78/116.67 = 35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77.78x = 116.67 × 35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77.78x = 4,083.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,083.45/77.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.50

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