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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.05, 46.58 and 29.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.05, 46.58 and 29.70 is: 44.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.05 : 46.58 = 29.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.05/46.58 = 29.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.05x = 46.58 × 29.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.05x = 1,383.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383.28/31.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.55

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