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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.78, 79.14 and 45.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.78, 79.14 and 45.64 is: 68.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.78 : 79.14 = 45.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.78/79.14 = 45.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.78x = 79.14 × 45.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.78x = 3,611.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,611.95/52.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.43

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