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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.93, 77.54 and 45.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.93, 77.54 and 45.78 is: 68.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.93 : 77.54 = 45.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.93/77.54 = 45.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.93x = 77.54 × 45.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.93x = 3,549.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,549.55/51.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.35

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