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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.78, 63.11 and 43.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.78, 63.11 and 43.75 is: 60.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.78 : 63.11 = 43.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.78/63.11 = 43.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.78x = 63.11 × 43.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.78x = 2,761.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,761.06/45.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.31

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