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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.81, 68.36 and 42.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.81, 68.36 and 42.55 is: 63.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.81 : 68.36 = 42.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.81/68.36 = 42.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.81x = 68.36 × 42.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.81x = 2,908.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,908.33/45.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.49

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