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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56.88, 78.57 and 45.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56.88, 78.57 and 45.94 is: 63.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56.88 : 78.57 = 45.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56.88/78.57 = 45.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56.88x = 78.57 × 45.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56.88x = 3,609.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,609.51/56.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.46

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