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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.01, 67.39 and 31.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.01, 67.39 and 31.45 is: 47.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.01 : 67.39 = 31.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.01/67.39 = 31.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.01x = 67.39 × 31.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.01x = 2,119.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,119.42/45.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.09

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