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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.78, 63.15 and 31.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.78, 63.15 and 31.23 is: 43.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.78 : 63.15 = 31.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.78/63.15 = 31.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.78x = 63.15 × 31.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.78x = 1,972.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,972.17/45.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.08

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