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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.55, 62.89 and 31.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.55, 62.89 and 31.76 is: 43.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.55 : 62.89 = 31.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.55/62.89 = 31.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.55x = 62.89 × 31.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.55x = 1,997.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,997.41/45.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.86

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