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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.84, 44.04 and 30.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.84, 44.04 and 30.76 is: 42.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.84 : 44.04 = 30.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.84/44.04 = 30.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.84x = 44.04 × 30.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.84x = 1,354.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354.67/31.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.55

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