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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45, 62.04 and 42.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45, 62.04 and 42.09 is: 58.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45 : 62.04 = 42.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45/62.04 = 42.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45x = 62.04 × 42.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45x = 2,611.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,611.26/45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.03

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