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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.54, 62.87 and 31.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.54, 62.87 and 31.77 is: 43.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.54 : 62.87 = 31.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.54/62.87 = 31.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.54x = 62.87 × 31.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.54x = 1,997.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,997.38/45.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.86

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