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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.88, 63.33 and 30.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.88, 63.33 and 30.13 is: 41.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.88 : 63.33 = 30.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.88/63.33 = 30.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.88x = 63.33 × 30.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.88x = 1,908.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,908.13/45.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.59

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