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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.68, 62.98 and 31.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.68, 62.98 and 31.14 is: 42.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.68 : 62.98 = 31.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.68/62.98 = 31.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.68x = 62.98 × 31.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.68x = 1,961.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,961.20/45.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.93

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