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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.09, 78.81 and 45.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.09, 78.81 and 45.48 is: 62.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.09 : 78.81 = 45.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.09/78.81 = 45.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.09x = 78.81 × 45.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.09x = 3,584.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,584.28/57.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.78

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