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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.93, 43.95 and 30.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.93, 43.95 and 30.48 is: 41.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.93 : 43.95 = 30.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.93/43.95 = 30.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.93x = 43.95 × 30.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.93x = 1,339.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339.45/31.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.95

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