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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.58, 43.62 and 30.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.58, 43.62 and 30.86 is: 42.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.58 : 43.62 = 30.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.58/43.62 = 30.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.58x = 43.62 × 30.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.58x = 1,346.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346.11/31.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.63

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