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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.98, 44 and 30.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.98, 44 and 30.94 is: 42.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.98 : 44 = 30.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.98/44 = 30.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.98x = 44 × 30.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.98x = 1,361.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361.36/31.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.57

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