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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.45, 58.92 and 30.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.45, 58.92 and 30.45 is: 45.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.45 : 58.92 = 30.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.45/58.92 = 30.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.45x = 58.92 × 30.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.45x = 1,794.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794.11/39.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.48

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