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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.83, 94.26 and 30.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.83, 94.26 and 30.29 is: 45.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.83 : 94.26 = 30.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.83/94.26 = 30.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.83x = 94.26 × 30.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.83x = 2,855.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,855.37/62.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.45

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