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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.69, 63 and 30.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.69, 63 and 30.12 is: 41.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.69 : 63 = 30.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.69/63 = 30.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.69x = 63 × 30.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.69x = 1,897.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,897.56/45.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.53

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