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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 78.83, 108.79 and 45.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 78.83, 108.79 and 45.18 is: 62.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    78.83 : 108.79 = 45.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    78.83/108.79 = 45.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    78.83x = 108.79 × 45.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    78.83x = 4,915.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,915.13/78.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.35

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