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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.32, 46.78 and 30.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.32, 46.78 and 30.51 is: 45.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.32 : 46.78 = 30.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.32/46.78 = 30.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.32x = 46.78 × 30.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.32x = 1,427.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,427.18/31.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.57

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