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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 78, 107.62 and 45.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 78, 107.62 and 45.24 is: 62.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    78 : 107.62 = 45.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    78/107.62 = 45.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    78x = 107.62 × 45.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    78x = 4,868.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,868.73/78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.42

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