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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 78.49, 108.31 and 45.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 78.49, 108.31 and 45.74 is: 63.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    78.49 : 108.31 = 45.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    78.49/108.31 = 45.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    78.49x = 108.31 × 45.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    78.49x = 4,954.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,954.10/78.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.12

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