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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.86, 47.61 and 30.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.86, 47.61 and 30.15 is: 45.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.86 : 47.61 = 30.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.86/47.61 = 30.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.86x = 47.61 × 30.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.86x = 1,435.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435.44/31.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.05

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