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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.24, 46.40 and 30.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.24, 46.40 and 30.70 is: 45.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.24 : 46.40 = 30.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.24/46.40 = 30.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.24x = 46.40 × 30.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.24x = 1,424.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424.48/31.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.60

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