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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.64, 63 and 31.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.64, 63 and 31.16 is: 43.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.64 : 63 = 31.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.64/63 = 31.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.64x = 63 × 31.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.64x = 1,963.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,963.08/45.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.01

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