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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.89, 47.79 and 30.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.89, 47.79 and 30.60 is: 45.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.89 : 47.79 = 30.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.89/47.79 = 30.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.89x = 47.79 × 30.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.89x = 1,462.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462.37/31.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.86

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