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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.78, 99.09 and 45.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.78, 99.09 and 45.92 is: 63.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.78 : 99.09 = 45.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.78/99.09 = 45.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.78x = 99.09 × 45.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.78x = 4,550.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,550.21/71.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.39

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