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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.72, 47.58 and 30.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.72, 47.58 and 30.52 is: 45.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.72 : 47.58 = 30.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.72/47.58 = 30.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.72x = 47.58 × 30.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.72x = 1,452.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452.14/31.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.78

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