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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.26, 67.82 and 30.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.26, 67.82 and 30.07 is: 45.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.26 : 67.82 = 30.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.26/67.82 = 30.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.26x = 67.82 × 30.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.26x = 2,039.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,039.35/45.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.06

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