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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.19, 62.41 and 30.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.19, 62.41 and 30.61 is: 42.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.19 : 62.41 = 30.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.19/62.41 = 30.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.19x = 62.41 × 30.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.19x = 1,910.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,910.19/45.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.27

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