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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.40, 62.68 and 31.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.40, 62.68 and 31.62 is: 43.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.40 : 62.68 = 31.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.40/62.68 = 31.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.40x = 62.68 × 31.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.40x = 1,981.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,981.94/45.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.66

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