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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.81, 63.14 and 31.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.81, 63.14 and 31.99 is: 44.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.81 : 63.14 = 31.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.81/63.14 = 31.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.81x = 63.14 × 31.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.81x = 2,019.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019.85/45.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.09

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