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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.87, 69.06 and 42.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.87, 69.06 and 42.90 is: 64.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.87 : 69.06 = 42.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.87/69.06 = 42.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.87x = 69.06 × 42.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.87x = 2,962.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,962.67/45.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.59

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