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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.16, 62.32 and 30.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.16, 62.32 and 30.64 is: 42.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.16 : 62.32 = 30.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.16/62.32 = 30.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.16x = 62.32 × 30.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.16x = 1,909.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,909.48/45.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.28

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