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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.21, 67.47 and 39.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.21, 67.47 and 39.42 is: 58.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.21 : 67.47 = 39.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.21/67.47 = 39.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.21x = 67.47 × 39.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.21x = 2,659.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,659.67/45.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.83

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