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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.84, 43.90 and 30.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.84, 43.90 and 30.13 is: 41.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.84 : 43.90 = 30.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.84/43.90 = 30.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.84x = 43.90 × 30.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.84x = 1,322.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322.34/31.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.54

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