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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77.94, 116.68 and 54.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 77.94, 116.68 and 54.72 is: 81.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77.94 : 116.68 = 54.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77.94/116.68 = 54.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77.94x = 116.68 × 54.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77.94x = 6,384.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,384.43/77.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.92

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