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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.48, 68.10 and 30.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.48, 68.10 and 30.21 is: 45.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.48 : 68.10 = 30.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.48/68.10 = 30.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.48x = 68.10 × 30.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.48x = 2,057.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,057.40/45.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.24

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