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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.14, 62.26 and 31.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.14, 62.26 and 31.32 is: 43.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.14 : 62.26 = 31.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.14/62.26 = 31.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.14x = 62.26 × 31.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.14x = 1,949.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,949.98/45.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.20

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