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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 78.20, 117.14 and 45.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 78.20, 117.14 and 45.62 is: 68.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    78.20 : 117.14 = 45.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    78.20/117.14 = 45.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    78.20x = 117.14 × 45.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    78.20x = 5,343.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,343.34/78.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.33

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