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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.46, 62.14 and 30.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.46, 62.14 and 30.07 is: 45.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.46 : 62.14 = 30.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.46/62.14 = 30.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.46x = 62.14 × 30.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.46x = 1,868.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,868.55/41.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.07

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