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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56.98, 78.51 and 45.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56.98, 78.51 and 45.28 is: 62.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56.98 : 78.51 = 45.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56.98/78.51 = 45.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56.98x = 78.51 × 45.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56.98x = 3,554.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,554.93/56.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.39

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