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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.62, 62.98 and 42.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.62, 62.98 and 42.90 is: 59.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.62 : 62.98 = 42.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.62/62.98 = 42.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.62x = 62.98 × 42.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.62x = 2,701.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,701.84/45.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.22

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