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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31, 46.40 and 29.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31, 46.40 and 29.64 is: 44.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31 : 46.40 = 29.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31/46.40 = 29.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31x = 46.40 × 29.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31x = 1,375.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375.30/31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.36

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