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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.39, 43.04 and 30.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.39, 43.04 and 30.46 is: 41.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.39 : 43.04 = 30.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.39/43.04 = 30.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.39x = 43.04 × 30.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.39x = 1,311.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311.00/31.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.76

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