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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.05, 42.72 and 29.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.05, 42.72 and 29.64 is: 40.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.05 : 42.72 = 29.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.05/42.72 = 29.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.05x = 42.72 × 29.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.05x = 1,266.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266.22/31.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.78

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