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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.32, 68.39 and 42.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.32, 68.39 and 42.28 is: 63.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.32 : 68.39 = 42.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.32/68.39 = 42.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.32x = 68.39 × 42.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.32x = 2,891.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,891.53/45.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.80

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