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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.11, 42.78 and 30.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.11, 42.78 and 30.15 is: 41.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.11 : 42.78 = 30.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.11/42.78 = 30.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.11x = 42.78 × 30.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.11x = 1,289.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289.77/31.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.46

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