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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.35, 62.56 and 29.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.35, 62.56 and 29.80 is: 41.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.35 : 62.56 = 29.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.35/62.56 = 29.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.35x = 62.56 × 29.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.35x = 1,864.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,864.24/45.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.11

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