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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.15, 46.79 and 30.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.15, 46.79 and 30.61 is: 45.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.15 : 46.79 = 30.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.15/46.79 = 30.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.15x = 46.79 × 30.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.15x = 1,431.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431.85/31.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.97

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