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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.57, 62.35 and 30.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.57, 62.35 and 30.17 is: 45.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.57 : 62.35 = 30.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.57/62.35 = 30.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.57x = 62.35 × 30.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.57x = 1,881.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,881.18/41.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.26

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