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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.34, 47.02 and 30.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.34, 47.02 and 30.20 is: 45.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.34 : 47.02 = 30.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.34/47.02 = 30.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.34x = 47.02 × 30.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.34x = 1,420.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,420.00/31.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.31

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