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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.16, 67.72 and 42.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.16, 67.72 and 42.88 is: 64.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.16 : 67.72 = 42.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.16/67.72 = 42.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.16x = 67.72 × 42.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.16x = 2,903.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,903.83/45.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.30

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