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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.92, 63 and 30.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.92, 63 and 30.53 is: 45.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.92 : 63 = 30.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.92/63 = 30.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.92x = 63 × 30.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.92x = 1,923.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,923.39/41.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.88

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