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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.61, 47.03 and 30.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.61, 47.03 and 30.74 is: 45.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.61 : 47.03 = 30.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.61/47.03 = 30.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.61x = 47.03 × 30.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.61x = 1,445.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,445.31/31.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.72

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