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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.84, 63.28 and 30.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.84, 63.28 and 30.32 is: 41.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.84 : 63.28 = 30.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.84/63.28 = 30.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.84x = 63.28 × 30.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.84x = 1,918.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,918.96/45.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.86

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