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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.06, 62.10 and 31.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.06, 62.10 and 31.23 is: 43.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.06 : 62.10 = 31.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.06/62.10 = 31.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.06x = 62.10 × 31.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.06x = 1,939.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,939.38/45.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.04

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