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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 78.42, 108.21 and 45.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 78.42, 108.21 and 45.22 is: 62.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    78.42 : 108.21 = 45.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    78.42/108.21 = 45.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    78.42x = 108.21 × 45.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    78.42x = 4,892.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,892.49/78.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.39

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