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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 78, 117.06 and 50.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 78, 117.06 and 50.97 is: 76.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    78 : 117.06 = 50.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    78/117.06 = 50.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    78x = 117.06 × 50.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    78x = 5,966.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,966.55/78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.49

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