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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.98, 69.01 and 30.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.98, 69.01 and 30.59 is: 45.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.98 : 69.01 = 30.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.98/69.01 = 30.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.98x = 69.01 × 30.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.98x = 2,110.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,110.59/45.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.91

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