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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.26, 67.96 and 30.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.26, 67.96 and 30.08 is: 45.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.26 : 67.96 = 30.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.26/67.96 = 30.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.26x = 67.96 × 30.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.26x = 2,044.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044.24/45.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.17

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