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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.41, 68.04 and 31.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.41, 68.04 and 31.86 is: 47.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.41 : 68.04 = 31.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.41/68.04 = 31.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.41x = 68.04 × 31.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.41x = 2,167.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,167.75/45.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.74

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