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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.56, 68.41 and 30.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.56, 68.41 and 30.37 is: 45.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.56 : 68.41 = 30.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.56/68.41 = 30.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.56x = 68.41 × 30.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.56x = 2,077.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,077.61/45.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.60

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