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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.17, 62.32 and 30.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.17, 62.32 and 30.22 is: 41.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.17 : 62.32 = 30.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.17/62.32 = 30.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.17x = 62.32 × 30.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.17x = 1,883.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,883.49/45.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.69

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