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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.65, 63.09 and 42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.65, 63.09 and 42 is: 58.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.65 : 63.09 = 42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.65/63.09 = 42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.65x = 63.09 × 42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.65x = 2,649.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,649.78/45.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.05

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