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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.10, 62.26 and 30.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.10, 62.26 and 30.36 is: 41.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.10 : 62.26 = 30.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.10/62.26 = 30.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.10x = 62.26 × 30.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.10x = 1,890.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,890.02/45.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.91

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