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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77.85, 116.68 and 45.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 77.85, 116.68 and 45.34 is: 67.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77.85 : 116.68 = 45.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77.85/116.68 = 45.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77.85x = 116.68 × 45.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77.85x = 5,290.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,290.27/77.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.95

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