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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.89, 63.36 and 30.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.89, 63.36 and 30.37 is: 41.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.89 : 63.36 = 30.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.89/63.36 = 30.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.89x = 63.36 × 30.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.89x = 1,924.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,924.24/45.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.93

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