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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.53, 42.96 and 30.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.53, 42.96 and 30.83 is: 42.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.53 : 42.96 = 30.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.53/42.96 = 30.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.53x = 42.96 × 30.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.53x = 1,324.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324.35/31.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.00

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