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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.66, 68.37 and 31.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.66, 68.37 and 31.18 is: 46.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.66 : 68.37 = 31.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.66/68.37 = 31.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.66x = 68.37 × 31.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.66x = 2,131.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,131.45/45.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.68

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