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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.87, 68.78 and 45.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.87, 68.78 and 45.19 is: 67.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.87 : 68.78 = 45.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.87/68.78 = 45.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.87x = 68.78 × 45.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.87x = 3,108.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,108.37/45.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.77

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