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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 79.50, 109.71 and 45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 79.50, 109.71 and 45 is: 62.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    79.50 : 109.71 = 45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    79.50/109.71 = 45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    79.50x = 109.71 × 45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    79.50x = 4,936.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,936.95/79.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.10

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