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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56.52, 78 and 45.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56.52, 78 and 45.60 is: 62.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56.52 : 78 = 45.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56.52/78 = 45.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56.52x = 78 × 45.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56.52x = 3,556.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,556.80/56.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.93

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