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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.23, 62.37 and 42.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.23, 62.37 and 42.66 is: 58.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.23 : 62.37 = 42.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.23/62.37 = 42.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.23x = 62.37 × 42.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.23x = 2,660.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,660.70/45.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.83

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