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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.56, 62.92 and 42.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.56, 62.92 and 42.88 is: 59.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.56 : 62.92 = 42.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.56/62.92 = 42.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.56x = 62.92 × 42.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.56x = 2,698.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,698.01/45.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.22

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