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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.42, 46.83 and 30.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.42, 46.83 and 30.14 is: 44.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.42 : 46.83 = 30.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.42/46.83 = 30.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.42x = 46.83 × 30.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.42x = 1,411.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,411.46/31.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.92

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