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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.86, 63.25 and 30.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.86, 63.25 and 30.29 is: 41.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.86 : 63.25 = 30.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.86/63.25 = 30.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.86x = 63.25 × 30.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.86x = 1,915.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,915.69/45.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.77

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