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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 78.25, 117.26 and 45.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 78.25, 117.26 and 45.74 is: 68.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    78.25 : 117.26 = 45.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    78.25/117.26 = 45.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    78.25x = 117.26 × 45.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    78.25x = 5,363.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,363.24/78.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.54

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