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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83.78, 115.67 and 52.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 83.78, 115.67 and 52.70 is: 72.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83.78 : 115.67 = 52.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83.78/115.67 = 52.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83.78x = 115.67 × 52.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83.78x = 6,095.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,095.55/83.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.76

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