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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.04, 62.15 and 30.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.04, 62.15 and 30.50 is: 42.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.04 : 62.15 = 30.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.04/62.15 = 30.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.04x = 62.15 × 30.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.04x = 1,895.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,895.42/45.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.09

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