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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.37, 68.00 and 30.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.37, 68.00 and 30.90 is: 46.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.37 : 68.00 = 30.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.37/68.00 = 30.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.37x = 68.00 × 30.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.37x = 2,101.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,101.05/45.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.31

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