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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.62, 68.45 and 42.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.62, 68.45 and 42.26 is: 63.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.62 : 68.45 = 42.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.62/68.45 = 42.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.62x = 68.45 × 42.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.62x = 2,892.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,892.70/45.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.41

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