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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.69, 68.57 and 31.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.69, 68.57 and 31.25 is: 46.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.69 : 68.57 = 31.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.69/68.57 = 31.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.69x = 68.57 × 31.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.69x = 2,142.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,142.31/45.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.89

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