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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.86, 47.48 and 30.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.86, 47.48 and 30.56 is: 45.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.86 : 47.48 = 30.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.86/47.48 = 30.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.86x = 47.48 × 30.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.86x = 1,450.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450.60/31.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.53

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