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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.25, 62.37 and 30.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.25, 62.37 and 30.67 is: 42.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.25 : 62.37 = 30.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.25/62.37 = 30.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.25x = 62.37 × 30.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.25x = 1,912.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,912.73/45.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.27

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