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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.42, 67.90 and 39.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.42, 67.90 and 39.07 is: 58.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.42 : 67.90 = 39.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.42/67.90 = 39.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.42x = 67.90 × 39.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.42x = 2,652.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,652.85/45.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.41

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