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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.54, 68.23 and 30.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.54, 68.23 and 30.31 is: 45.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.54 : 68.23 = 30.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.54/68.23 = 30.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.54x = 68.23 × 30.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.54x = 2,068.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,068.05/45.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.41

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