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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.17, 46.68 and 30.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.17, 46.68 and 30.40 is: 45.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.17 : 46.68 = 30.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.17/46.68 = 30.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.17x = 46.68 × 30.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.17x = 1,419.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,419.26/31.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.54

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