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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.65, 68.78 and 39.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.65, 68.78 and 39.58 is: 59.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.65 : 68.78 = 39.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.65/68.78 = 39.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.65x = 68.78 × 39.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.65x = 2,721.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,721.97/45.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.63

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