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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.97, 63.45 and 30.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.97, 63.45 and 30.43 is: 42.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.97 : 63.45 = 30.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.97/63.45 = 30.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.97x = 63.45 × 30.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.97x = 1,930.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,930.78/45.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.00

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