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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.48, 46.95 and 30.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.48, 46.95 and 30.46 is: 45.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.48 : 46.95 = 30.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.48/46.95 = 30.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.48x = 46.95 × 30.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.48x = 1,430.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430.10/31.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.43

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