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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.65, 63 and 31.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.65, 63 and 31.08 is: 42.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.65 : 63 = 31.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.65/63 = 31.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.65x = 63 × 31.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.65x = 1,958.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,958.04/45.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.90

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