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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.22, 78.94 and 45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.22, 78.94 and 45 is: 62.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.22 : 78.94 = 45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.22/78.94 = 45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.22x = 78.94 × 45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.22x = 3,552.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,552.30/57.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.08

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