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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.25, 67.91 and 30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.25, 67.91 and 30 is: 45.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.25 : 67.91 = 30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.25/67.91 = 30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.25x = 67.91 × 30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.25x = 2,037.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,037.30/45.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.02

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