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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.67, 63.04 and 30.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.67, 63.04 and 30.13 is: 41.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.67 : 63.04 = 30.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.67/63.04 = 30.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.67x = 63.04 × 30.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.67x = 1,899.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,899.22/45.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.59

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