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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56.60, 84.78 and 45.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56.60, 84.78 and 45.80 is: 68.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56.60 : 84.78 = 45.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56.60/84.78 = 45.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56.60x = 84.78 × 45.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56.60x = 3,882.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,882.92/56.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.60

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