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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.63, 62.97 and 30.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.63, 62.97 and 30.09 is: 41.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.63 : 62.97 = 30.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.63/62.97 = 30.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.63x = 62.97 × 30.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.63x = 1,894.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,894.77/45.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.52

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