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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.18, 62.40 and 31.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.18, 62.40 and 31.44 is: 43.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.18 : 62.40 = 31.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.18/62.40 = 31.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.18x = 62.40 × 31.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.18x = 1,961.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,961.86/45.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.42

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