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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.93, 44.05 and 30.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.93, 44.05 and 30.83 is: 42.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.93 : 44.05 = 30.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.93/44.05 = 30.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.93x = 44.05 × 30.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.93x = 1,357.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357.95/31.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.54

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