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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 78.25, 117.29 and 44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 78.25, 117.29 and 44 is: 65.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    78.25 : 117.29 = 44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    78.25/117.29 = 44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    78.25x = 117.29 × 44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    78.25x = 5,160.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,160.76/78.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.95

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