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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.05, 43.04 and 30.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.05, 43.04 and 30.49 is: 42.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.05 : 43.04 = 30.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.05/43.04 = 30.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.05x = 43.04 × 30.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.05x = 1,312.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312.26/31.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.26

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