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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.82, 44.11 and 30.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.82, 44.11 and 30.25 is: 41.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.82 : 44.11 = 30.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.82/44.11 = 30.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.82x = 44.11 × 30.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.82x = 1,334.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334.33/31.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.93

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