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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.46, 62.69 and 30.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.46, 62.69 and 30.70 is: 42.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.46 : 62.69 = 30.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.46/62.69 = 30.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.46x = 62.69 × 30.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.46x = 1,924.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,924.58/45.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.34

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