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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.26, 62.42 and 31.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.26, 62.42 and 31.23 is: 43.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.26 : 62.42 = 31.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.26/62.42 = 31.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.26x = 62.42 × 31.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.26x = 1,949.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,949.69/45.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.08

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