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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.52, 43.23 and 30.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.52, 43.23 and 30.44 is: 41.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.52 : 43.23 = 30.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.52/43.23 = 30.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.52x = 43.23 × 30.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.52x = 1,315.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,315.92/31.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.75

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