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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.94, 44.15 and 30.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.94, 44.15 and 30.63 is: 42.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.94 : 44.15 = 30.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.94/44.15 = 30.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.94x = 44.15 × 30.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.94x = 1,352.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352.08/31.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.33

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