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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.20, 62.30 and 45.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.20, 62.30 and 45.20 is: 62.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.20 : 62.30 = 45.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.20/62.30 = 45.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.20x = 62.30 × 45.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.20x = 2,815.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,815.96/45.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.30

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