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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.85, 68.79 and 42.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.85, 68.79 and 42.79 is: 64.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.85 : 68.79 = 42.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.85/68.79 = 42.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.85x = 68.79 × 42.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.85x = 2,943.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,943.52/45.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.20

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