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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77.86, 116.52 and 55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 77.86, 116.52 and 55 is: 82.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77.86 : 116.52 = 55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77.86/116.52 = 55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77.86x = 116.52 × 55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77.86x = 6,408.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,408.60/77.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.31

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