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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.96, 63.38 and 31.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.96, 63.38 and 31.20 is: 43.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.96 : 63.38 = 31.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.96/63.38 = 31.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.96x = 63.38 × 31.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.96x = 1,977.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,977.46/45.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.03

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