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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 78.52, 108.32 and 45.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 78.52, 108.32 and 45.76 is: 63.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    78.52 : 108.32 = 45.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    78.52/108.32 = 45.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    78.52x = 108.32 × 45.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    78.52x = 4,956.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,956.72/78.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.13

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