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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.83, 62.56 and 30.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.83, 62.56 and 30.29 is: 45.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.83 : 62.56 = 30.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.83/62.56 = 30.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.83x = 62.56 × 30.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.83x = 1,894.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,894.71/41.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.30

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