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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.91, 43.92 and 30.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.91, 43.92 and 30.26 is: 41.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.91 : 43.92 = 30.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.91/43.92 = 30.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.91x = 43.92 × 30.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.91x = 1,328.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328.80/31.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.65

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