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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.30, 68.04 and 31.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.30, 68.04 and 31.74 is: 47.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.30 : 68.04 = 31.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.30/68.04 = 31.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.30x = 68.04 × 31.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.30x = 2,159.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,159.59/45.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.67

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