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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.28, 67.83 and 30.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.28, 67.83 and 30.79 is: 46.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.28 : 67.83 = 30.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.28/67.83 = 30.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.28x = 67.83 × 30.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.28x = 2,088.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,088.49/45.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.12

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