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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.02, 42.45 and 30.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.02, 42.45 and 30.09 is: 41.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.02 : 42.45 = 30.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.02/42.45 = 30.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.02x = 42.45 × 30.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.02x = 1,277.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277.32/31.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.18

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