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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56.58, 78 and 45.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56.58, 78 and 45.65 is: 62.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56.58 : 78 = 45.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56.58/78 = 45.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56.58x = 78 × 45.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56.58x = 3,560.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,560.31/56.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.93

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