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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.28, 67.80 and 30.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.28, 67.80 and 30.80 is: 46.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.28 : 67.80 = 30.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.28/67.80 = 30.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.28x = 67.80 × 30.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.28x = 2,088.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,088.53/45.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.12

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