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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.08, 42.58 and 30.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.08, 42.58 and 30.11 is: 41.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.08 : 42.58 = 30.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.08/42.58 = 30.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.08x = 42.58 × 30.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.08x = 1,281.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281.87/31.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.24

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