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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.51, 43.43 and 30.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.51, 43.43 and 30.16 is: 41.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.51 : 43.43 = 30.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.51/43.43 = 30.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.51x = 43.43 × 30.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.51x = 1,309.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309.85/31.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.57

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