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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.78, 47.28 and 30.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.78, 47.28 and 30.70 is: 45.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.78 : 47.28 = 30.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.78/47.28 = 30.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.78x = 47.28 × 30.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.78x = 1,451.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451.50/31.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.67

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