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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 79.76, 109.80 and 77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 79.76, 109.80 and 77 is: 106.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    79.76 : 109.80 = 77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    79.76/109.80 = 77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    79.76x = 109.80 × 77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    79.76x = 8,454.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,454.60/79.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.00

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