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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.76, 63.02 and 42.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.76, 63.02 and 42.16 is: 58.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.76 : 63.02 = 42.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.76/63.02 = 42.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.76x = 63.02 × 42.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.76x = 2,656.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,656.92/45.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.06

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