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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56.88, 78.48 and 45.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56.88, 78.48 and 45.99 is: 63.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56.88 : 78.48 = 45.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56.88/78.48 = 45.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56.88x = 78.48 × 45.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56.88x = 3,609.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,609.30/56.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.45

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