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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.45, 43.36 and 30.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.45, 43.36 and 30.80 is: 42.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.45 : 43.36 = 30.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.45/43.36 = 30.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.45x = 43.36 × 30.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.45x = 1,335.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335.33/31.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.46

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