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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.54, 43.24 and 30.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.54, 43.24 and 30.52 is: 41.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.54 : 43.24 = 30.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.54/43.24 = 30.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.54x = 43.24 × 30.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.54x = 1,319.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319.68/31.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.84

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