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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.30, 62.65 and 39.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.30, 62.65 and 39.83 is: 55.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.30 : 62.65 = 39.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.30/62.65 = 39.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.30x = 62.65 × 39.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.30x = 2,495.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,495.35/45.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.08

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