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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.47, 62.80 and 30.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.47, 62.80 and 30.89 is: 42.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.47 : 62.80 = 30.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.47/62.80 = 30.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.47x = 62.80 × 30.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.47x = 1,939.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,939.97/45.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.66

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