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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.73, 47.79 and 30.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.73, 47.79 and 30.24 is: 45.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.73 : 47.79 = 30.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.73/47.79 = 30.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.73x = 47.79 × 30.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.73x = 1,445.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,445.17/31.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.55

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