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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.44, 46.98 and 30.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.44, 46.98 and 30.16 is: 45.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.44 : 46.98 = 30.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.44/46.98 = 30.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.44x = 46.98 × 30.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.44x = 1,416.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,416.92/31.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.07

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