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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.56, 43.32 and 30.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.56, 43.32 and 30.06 is: 41.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.56 : 43.32 = 30.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.56/43.32 = 30.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.56x = 43.32 × 30.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.56x = 1,302.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302.20/31.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.26

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