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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.63, 62.76 and 39.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.63, 62.76 and 39.78 is: 54.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.63 : 62.76 = 39.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.63/62.76 = 39.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.63x = 62.76 × 39.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.63x = 2,496.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,496.59/45.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.71

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