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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31, 46.40 and 29.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31, 46.40 and 29.28 is: 43.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31 : 46.40 = 29.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31/46.40 = 29.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31x = 46.40 × 29.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31x = 1,358.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358.59/31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.83

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