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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.05, 42.66 and 29.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.05, 42.66 and 29.03 is: 39.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.05 : 42.66 = 29.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.05/42.66 = 29.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.05x = 42.66 × 29.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.05x = 1,238.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238.21/31.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.88

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