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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.55, 62.37 and 30.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.55, 62.37 and 30.19 is: 45.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.55 : 62.37 = 30.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.55/62.37 = 30.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.55x = 62.37 × 30.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.55x = 1,882.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,882.64/41.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.31

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