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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.17, 64.65 and 31.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.17, 64.65 and 31.14 is: 46.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.17 : 64.65 = 31.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.17/64.65 = 31.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.17x = 64.65 × 31.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.17x = 2,013.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,013.20/43.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.63

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