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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.06, 62.10 and 30.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.06, 62.10 and 30.31 is: 41.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.06 : 62.10 = 30.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.06/62.10 = 30.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.06x = 62.10 × 30.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.06x = 1,882.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,882.10/45.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.77

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