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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45, 62.06 and 30.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45, 62.06 and 30.44 is: 41.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45 : 62.06 = 30.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45/62.06 = 30.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45x = 62.06 × 30.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45x = 1,889.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,889.11/45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.98

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