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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.75, 68.28 and 42.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.75, 68.28 and 42.06 is: 62.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.75 : 68.28 = 42.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.75/68.28 = 42.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.75x = 68.28 × 42.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.75x = 2,871.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,871.86/45.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.77

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