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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.31, 62.48 and 31.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.31, 62.48 and 31.47 is: 43.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.31 : 62.48 = 31.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.31/62.48 = 31.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.31x = 62.48 × 31.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.31x = 1,965.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,965.93/45.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.39

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