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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.59, 46.98 and 30.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.59, 46.98 and 30.56 is: 45.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.59 : 46.98 = 30.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.59/46.98 = 30.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.59x = 46.98 × 30.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.59x = 1,435.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435.47/31.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.44

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