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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45, 62.12 and 42.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45, 62.12 and 42.96 is: 59.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45 : 62.12 = 42.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45/62.12 = 42.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45x = 62.12 × 42.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45x = 2,668.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,668.68/45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.30

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