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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 78.13, 117.16 and 30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 78.13, 117.16 and 30 is: 44.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    78.13 : 117.16 = 30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    78.13/117.16 = 30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    78.13x = 117.16 × 30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    78.13x = 3,514.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,514.73/78.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.99

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