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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.19, 46.52 and 30.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.19, 46.52 and 30.53 is: 45.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.19 : 46.52 = 30.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.19/46.52 = 30.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.19x = 46.52 × 30.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.19x = 1,420.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,420.24/31.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.54

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