Set up a proportion and solve for the missing term.<br><br>
&bull; _ : 45 = 14 : 15 means \(\frac{x}{45} = \frac{14}{15}\)<br>
&bull; Multiply both sides by 45: x = \(\frac{14}{15} \times 45\)<br>
&bull; x = 14 × 3 = 42<br><br>
Final Answer: 42