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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.78, 68.11 and 45.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.78, 68.11 and 45.60 is: 67.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.78 : 68.11 = 45.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.78/68.11 = 45.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.78x = 68.11 × 45.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.78x = 3,105.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,105.82/45.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.84

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