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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.74, 68.65 and 31.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.74, 68.65 and 31.50 is: 47.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.74 : 68.65 = 31.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.74/68.65 = 31.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.74x = 68.65 × 31.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.74x = 2,162.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,162.48/45.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.28

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