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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.70, 43.96 and 30.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.70, 43.96 and 30.67 is: 42.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.70 : 43.96 = 30.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.70/43.96 = 30.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.70x = 43.96 × 30.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.70x = 1,348.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,348.25/31.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.53

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