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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.10, 67.74 and 31.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.10, 67.74 and 31.69 is: 47.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.10 : 67.74 = 31.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.10/67.74 = 31.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.10x = 67.74 × 31.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.10x = 2,146.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,146.68/45.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.60

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