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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.48, 62.07 and 30.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.48, 62.07 and 30.09 is: 45.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.48 : 62.07 = 30.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.48/62.07 = 30.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.48x = 62.07 × 30.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.48x = 1,867.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,867.69/41.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.03

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