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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.76, 47.41 and 30.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.76, 47.41 and 30.69 is: 45.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.76 : 47.41 = 30.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.76/47.41 = 30.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.76x = 47.41 × 30.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.76x = 1,455.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455.11/31.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.82

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