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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.09, 62.19 and 30.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.09, 62.19 and 30.31 is: 41.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.09 : 62.19 = 30.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.09/62.19 = 30.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.09x = 62.19 × 30.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.09x = 1,884.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,884.98/45.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.80

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