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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.83, 63.20 and 31.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.83, 63.20 and 31.08 is: 42.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.83 : 63.20 = 31.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.83/63.20 = 31.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.83x = 63.20 × 31.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.83x = 1,964.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,964.26/45.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.86

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