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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.53, 62.85 and 31.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.53, 62.85 and 31.71 is: 43.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.53 : 62.85 = 31.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.53/62.85 = 31.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.53x = 62.85 × 31.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.53x = 1,992.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,992.97/45.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.78

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