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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.91, 63.37 and 31.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.91, 63.37 and 31.36 is: 43.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.91 : 63.37 = 31.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.91/63.37 = 31.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.91x = 63.37 × 31.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.91x = 1,987.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,987.13/45.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.28

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