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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.88, 63.38 and 30.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.88, 63.38 and 30.35 is: 41.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.88 : 63.38 = 30.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.88/63.38 = 30.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.88x = 63.38 × 30.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.88x = 1,923.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,923.58/45.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.93

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