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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 78.22, 107.93 and 45.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 78.22, 107.93 and 45.45 is: 62.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    78.22 : 107.93 = 45.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    78.22/107.93 = 45.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    78.22x = 107.93 × 45.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    78.22x = 4,905.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,905.42/78.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.71

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