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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.17, 62.37 and 30.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.17, 62.37 and 30.64 is: 42.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.17 : 62.37 = 30.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.17/62.37 = 30.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.17x = 62.37 × 30.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.17x = 1,911.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,911.02/45.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.31

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