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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.16, 42.65 and 30.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.16, 42.65 and 30.62 is: 41.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.16 : 42.65 = 30.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.16/42.65 = 30.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.16x = 42.65 × 30.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.16x = 1,306.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306.01/31.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.91

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