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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.92, 48.16 and 30.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.92, 48.16 and 30.31 is: 41.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.92 : 48.16 = 30.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.92/48.16 = 30.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.92x = 48.16 × 30.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.92x = 1,459.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459.73/34.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.80

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