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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.66, 68.62 and 30.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.66, 68.62 and 30.53 is: 45.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.66 : 68.62 = 30.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.66/68.62 = 30.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.66x = 68.62 × 30.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.66x = 2,094.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,094.97/45.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.89

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