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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.59, 47.18 and 30.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.59, 47.18 and 30.17 is: 45.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.59 : 47.18 = 30.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.59/47.18 = 30.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.59x = 47.18 × 30.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.59x = 1,423.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,423.61/31.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.07

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