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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.96, 63.32 and 42.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.96, 63.32 and 42.63 is: 58.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.96 : 63.32 = 42.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.96/63.32 = 42.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.96x = 63.32 × 42.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.96x = 2,699.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,699.33/45.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.73

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