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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.02, 46.56 and 30.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.02, 46.56 and 30.90 is: 46.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.02 : 46.56 = 30.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.02/46.56 = 30.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.02x = 46.56 × 30.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.02x = 1,438.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438.70/31.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.38

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