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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.63, 62.95 and 31.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.63, 62.95 and 31.81 is: 43.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.63 : 62.95 = 31.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.63/62.95 = 31.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.63x = 62.95 × 31.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.63x = 2,002.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,002.44/45.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.88

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