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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.67, 68.63 and 30.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.67, 68.63 and 30.56 is: 45.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.67 : 68.63 = 30.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.67/68.63 = 30.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.67x = 68.63 × 30.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.67x = 2,097.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,097.07/45.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.92

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