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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.28, 62.46 and 31.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.28, 62.46 and 31.48 is: 43.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.28 : 62.46 = 31.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.28/62.46 = 31.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.28x = 62.46 × 31.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.28x = 1,966.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,966.24/45.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.42

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