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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.05, 62.11 and 42.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.05, 62.11 and 42.60 is: 58.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.05 : 62.11 = 42.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.05/62.11 = 42.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.05x = 62.11 × 42.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.05x = 2,646.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,646.17/45.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.75

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