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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.94, 78.98 and 45.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.94, 78.98 and 45.79 is: 68.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.94 : 78.98 = 45.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.94/78.98 = 45.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.94x = 78.98 × 45.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.94x = 3,616.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,616.07/52.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.30

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