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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.95, 63.32 and 31.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.95, 63.32 and 31.41 is: 43.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.95 : 63.32 = 31.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.95/63.32 = 31.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.95x = 63.32 × 31.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.95x = 1,988.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,988.72/45.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.28

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