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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.27, 62.46 and 42.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.27, 62.46 and 42.48 is: 58.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.27 : 62.46 = 42.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.27/62.46 = 42.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.27x = 62.46 × 42.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.27x = 2,653.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,653.30/45.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.61

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