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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.92, 68.50 and 42.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.92, 68.50 and 42.62 is: 63.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.92 : 68.50 = 42.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.92/68.50 = 42.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.92x = 68.50 × 42.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.92x = 2,919.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,919.47/45.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.58

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