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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 78.97, 108.96 and 45.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 78.97, 108.96 and 45.78 is: 63.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    78.97 : 108.96 = 45.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    78.97/108.96 = 45.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    78.97x = 108.96 × 45.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    78.97x = 4,988.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,988.19/78.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.17

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