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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.59, 62.99 and 31.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.59, 62.99 and 31.83 is: 43.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.59 : 62.99 = 31.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.59/62.99 = 31.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.59x = 62.99 × 31.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.59x = 2,005.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,005.13/45.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.98

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