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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.32, 42.96 and 30.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.32, 42.96 and 30.30 is: 41.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.32 : 42.96 = 30.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.32/42.96 = 30.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.32x = 42.96 × 30.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.32x = 1,301.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301.69/31.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.56

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