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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.98, 48.20 and 30.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.98, 48.20 and 30.52 is: 46.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.98 : 48.20 = 30.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.98/48.20 = 30.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.98x = 48.20 × 30.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.98x = 1,471.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,471.06/31.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.00

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