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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.99, 48.27 and 30.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.99, 48.27 and 30.74 is: 46.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.99 : 48.27 = 30.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.99/48.27 = 30.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.99x = 48.27 × 30.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.99x = 1,483.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,483.82/31.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.38

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