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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.81, 63.16 and 30.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.81, 63.16 and 30.26 is: 41.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.81 : 63.16 = 30.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.81/63.16 = 30.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.81x = 63.16 × 30.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.81x = 1,911.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,911.22/45.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.72

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