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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.30, 62.55 and 31.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.30, 62.55 and 31.50 is: 43.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.30 : 62.55 = 31.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.30/62.55 = 31.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.30x = 62.55 × 31.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.30x = 1,970.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,970.33/45.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.50

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