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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.12, 62.22 and 31.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.12, 62.22 and 31.32 is: 43.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.12 : 62.22 = 31.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.12/62.22 = 31.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.12x = 62.22 × 31.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.12x = 1,948.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,948.73/45.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.19

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