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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 78.54, 108.37 and 45.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 78.54, 108.37 and 45.79 is: 63.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    78.54 : 108.37 = 45.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    78.54/108.37 = 45.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    78.54x = 108.37 × 45.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    78.54x = 4,962.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,962.26/78.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.18

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