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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.12, 46.29 and 30.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.12, 46.29 and 30.36 is: 45.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.12 : 46.29 = 30.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.12/46.29 = 30.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.12x = 46.29 × 30.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.12x = 1,405.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,405.36/31.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.16

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