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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 78, 116.94 and 45.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 78, 116.94 and 45.88 is: 68.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    78 : 116.94 = 45.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    78/116.94 = 45.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    78x = 116.94 × 45.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    78x = 5,365.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,365.21/78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.78

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