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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.13, 42.96 and 30.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.13, 42.96 and 30.02 is: 41.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.13 : 42.96 = 30.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.13/42.96 = 30.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.13x = 42.96 × 30.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.13x = 1,289.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289.44/31.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.43

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