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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.45, 47.43 and 30.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.45, 47.43 and 30.13 is: 45.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.45 : 47.43 = 30.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.45/47.43 = 30.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.45x = 47.43 × 30.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.45x = 1,429.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429.07/31.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.44

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