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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.78, 79.77 and 45.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.78, 79.77 and 45.53 is: 62.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.78 : 79.77 = 45.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.78/79.77 = 45.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.78x = 79.77 × 45.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.78x = 3,631.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,631.53/57.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.85

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