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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 78.53, 108.33 and 45.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 78.53, 108.33 and 45.77 is: 63.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    78.53 : 108.33 = 45.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    78.53/108.33 = 45.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    78.53x = 108.33 × 45.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    78.53x = 4,957.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,957.72/78.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.14

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