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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 78.53, 117.52 and 45.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 78.53, 117.52 and 45.94 is: 68.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    78.53 : 117.52 = 45.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    78.53/117.52 = 45.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    78.53x = 117.52 × 45.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    78.53x = 5,398.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,398.46/78.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.74

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