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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.35, 46.74 and 30.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.35, 46.74 and 30.66 is: 45.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.35 : 46.74 = 30.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.35/46.74 = 30.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.35x = 46.74 × 30.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.35x = 1,433.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433.05/31.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.71

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