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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.65, 62.97 and 42.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.65, 62.97 and 42.01 is: 57.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.65 : 62.97 = 42.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.65/62.97 = 42.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.65x = 62.97 × 42.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.65x = 2,645.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,645.37/45.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.95

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