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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.91, 68.52 and 42.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.91, 68.52 and 42.29 is: 63.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.91 : 68.52 = 42.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.91/68.52 = 42.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.91x = 68.52 × 42.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.91x = 2,897.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,897.71/45.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.12

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