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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.83, 68.88 and 42.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.83, 68.88 and 42.66 is: 64.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.83 : 68.88 = 42.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.83/68.88 = 42.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.83x = 68.88 × 42.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.83x = 2,938.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,938.24/45.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.12

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