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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.93, 47.67 and 30.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.93, 47.67 and 30.81 is: 45.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.93 : 47.67 = 30.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.93/47.67 = 30.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.93x = 47.67 × 30.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.93x = 1,468.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468.40/31.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.99

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