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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.20, 62.36 and 30.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.20, 62.36 and 30.65 is: 42.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.20 : 62.36 = 30.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.20/62.36 = 30.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.20x = 62.36 × 30.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.20x = 1,910.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,910.87/45.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.28

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