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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.86, 47.52 and 30.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.86, 47.52 and 30.60 is: 45.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.86 : 47.52 = 30.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.86/47.52 = 30.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.86x = 47.52 × 30.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.86x = 1,454.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454.11/31.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.64

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