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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.60, 62.91 and 31.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.60, 62.91 and 31.76 is: 43.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.60 : 62.91 = 31.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.60/62.91 = 31.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.60x = 62.91 × 31.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.60x = 1,998.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,998.06/45.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.81

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