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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.29, 67.94 and 30.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.29, 67.94 and 30.10 is: 45.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.29 : 67.94 = 30.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.29/67.94 = 30.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.29x = 67.94 × 30.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.29x = 2,044.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044.72/45.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.14

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