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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.05, 43.09 and 30.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.05, 43.09 and 30.21 is: 41.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.05 : 43.09 = 30.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.05/43.09 = 30.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.05x = 43.09 × 30.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.05x = 1,301.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301.67/31.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.92

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