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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.10, 42.64 and 30.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.10, 42.64 and 30.72 is: 42.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.10 : 42.64 = 30.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.10/42.64 = 30.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.10x = 42.64 × 30.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.10x = 1,309.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309.73/31.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.12

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