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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 78.17, 117.04 and 45.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 78.17, 117.04 and 45.64 is: 68.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    78.17 : 117.04 = 45.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    78.17/117.04 = 45.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    78.17x = 117.04 × 45.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    78.17x = 5,341.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,341.17/78.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.33

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