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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.14, 62.16 and 42.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.14, 62.16 and 42.86 is: 59.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.14 : 62.16 = 42.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.14/62.16 = 42.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.14x = 62.16 × 42.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.14x = 2,664.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,664.18/45.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.02

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