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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.39, 68.16 and 31.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.39, 68.16 and 31.73 is: 47.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.39 : 68.16 = 31.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.39/68.16 = 31.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.39x = 68.16 × 31.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.39x = 2,162.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,162.38/45.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.64

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