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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.41, 68.07 and 30.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.41, 68.07 and 30.92 is: 46.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.41 : 68.07 = 30.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.41/68.07 = 30.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.41x = 68.07 × 30.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.41x = 2,104.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,104.38/45.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.35

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