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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.84, 47.99 and 30.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.84, 47.99 and 30.16 is: 45.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.84 : 47.99 = 30.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.84/47.99 = 30.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.84x = 47.99 × 30.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.84x = 1,447.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447.38/31.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.46

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