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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.59, 62.78 and 31.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.59, 62.78 and 31.01 is: 42.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.59 : 62.78 = 31.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.59/62.78 = 31.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.59x = 62.78 × 31.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.59x = 1,946.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,946.34/45.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.70

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