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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.17, 67.99 and 31.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.17, 67.99 and 31.74 is: 47.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.17 : 67.99 = 31.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.17/67.99 = 31.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.17x = 67.99 × 31.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.17x = 2,158.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,158.00/45.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.78

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