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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.85, 47.49 and 30.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.85, 47.49 and 30.86 is: 46.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.85 : 47.49 = 30.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.85/47.49 = 30.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.85x = 47.49 × 30.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.85x = 1,465.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465.54/31.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.01

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