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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.52, 43.60 and 30.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.52, 43.60 and 30.80 is: 42.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.52 : 43.60 = 30.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.52/43.60 = 30.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.52x = 43.60 × 30.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.52x = 1,342.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342.88/31.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.60

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