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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.67, 63.03 and 31.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.67, 63.03 and 31.18 is: 43.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.67 : 63.03 = 31.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.67/63.03 = 31.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.67x = 63.03 × 31.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.67x = 1,965.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,965.28/45.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.03

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