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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.30, 62.51 and 24.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.30, 62.51 and 24.58 is: 33.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.30 : 62.51 = 24.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.30/62.51 = 24.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.30x = 62.51 × 24.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.30x = 1,536.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,536.45/45.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.92

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