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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.53, 68.16 and 30.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.53, 68.16 and 30.27 is: 45.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.53 : 68.16 = 30.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.53/68.16 = 30.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.53x = 68.16 × 30.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.53x = 2,063.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,063.40/45.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.32

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