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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.86, 63.30 and 30.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.86, 63.30 and 30.32 is: 41.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.86 : 63.30 = 30.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.86/63.30 = 30.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.86x = 63.30 × 30.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.86x = 1,919.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,919.26/45.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.85

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