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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.77, 63 and 42.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.77, 63 and 42.66 is: 58.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.77 : 63 = 42.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.77/63 = 42.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.77x = 63 × 42.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.77x = 2,687.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,687.58/45.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.73

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