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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.66, 47.76 and 30.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.66, 47.76 and 30.40 is: 45.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.66 : 47.76 = 30.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.66/47.76 = 30.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.66x = 47.76 × 30.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.66x = 1,451.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451.90/31.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.86

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