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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.55, 43.26 and 30.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.55, 43.26 and 30.95 is: 42.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.55 : 43.26 = 30.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.55/43.26 = 30.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.55x = 43.26 × 30.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.55x = 1,338.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338.68/31.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.43

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