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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.12, 68.02 and 42.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.12, 68.02 and 42.76 is: 64.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.12 : 68.02 = 42.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.12/68.02 = 42.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.12x = 68.02 × 42.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.12x = 2,908.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,908.54/45.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.46

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