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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.65, 68.38 and 30.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.65, 68.38 and 30.40 is: 45.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.65 : 68.38 = 30.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.65/68.38 = 30.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.65x = 68.38 × 30.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.65x = 2,078.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,078.75/45.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.54

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