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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.16, 62.30 and 31.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.16, 62.30 and 31.34 is: 43.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.16 : 62.30 = 31.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.16/62.30 = 31.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.16x = 62.30 × 31.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.16x = 1,952.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952.48/45.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.23

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