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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.91, 68.78 and 37.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.91, 68.78 and 37.90 is: 56.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.91 : 68.78 = 37.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.91/68.78 = 37.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.91x = 68.78 × 37.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.91x = 2,606.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,606.57/45.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.78

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