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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.99, 47.67 and 30.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.99, 47.67 and 30.44 is: 45.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.99 : 47.67 = 30.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.99/47.67 = 30.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.99x = 47.67 × 30.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.99x = 1,451.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451.06/31.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.36

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