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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.91, 47.93 and 30.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.91, 47.93 and 30.95 is: 46.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.91 : 47.93 = 30.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.91/47.93 = 30.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.91x = 47.93 × 30.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.91x = 1,483.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,483.04/31.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.48

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