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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.04, 62.11 and 30.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.04, 62.11 and 30.28 is: 41.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.04 : 62.11 = 30.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.04/62.11 = 30.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.04x = 62.11 × 30.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.04x = 1,880.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,880.69/45.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.76

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