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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 78.27, 108 and 45.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 78.27, 108 and 45.51 is: 62.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    78.27 : 108 = 45.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    78.27/108 = 45.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    78.27x = 108 × 45.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    78.27x = 4,915.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,915.28/78.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.80

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