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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.13, 42.71 and 30.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.13, 42.71 and 30.37 is: 41.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.13 : 42.71 = 30.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.13/42.71 = 30.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.13x = 42.71 × 30.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.13x = 1,297.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297.10/31.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.67

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