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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.05, 46.51 and 30.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.05, 46.51 and 30.44 is: 45.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.05 : 46.51 = 30.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.05/46.51 = 30.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.05x = 46.51 × 30.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.05x = 1,415.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,415.80/31.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.60

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