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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.88, 68.97 and 42.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.88, 68.97 and 42.08 is: 63.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.88 : 68.97 = 42.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.88/68.97 = 42.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.88x = 68.97 × 42.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.88x = 2,902.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,902.26/45.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.26

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