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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.24, 46.96 and 30.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.24, 46.96 and 30.44 is: 45.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.24 : 46.96 = 30.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.24/46.96 = 30.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.24x = 46.96 × 30.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.24x = 1,429.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429.46/31.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.76

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