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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.15, 46.62 and 30.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.15, 46.62 and 30.43 is: 45.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.15 : 46.62 = 30.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.15/46.62 = 30.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.15x = 46.62 × 30.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.15x = 1,418.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,418.65/31.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.54

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