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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.03, 63.42 and 31.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.03, 63.42 and 31.45 is: 43.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.03 : 63.42 = 31.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.03/63.42 = 31.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.03x = 63.42 × 31.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.03x = 1,994.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,994.56/46.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.33

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