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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.67, 43.67 and 30.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.67, 43.67 and 30.65 is: 42.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.67 : 43.67 = 30.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.67/43.67 = 30.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.67x = 43.67 × 30.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.67x = 1,338.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338.34/31.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.25

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