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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.06, 46.28 and 29.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.06, 46.28 and 29.32 is: 43.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.06 : 46.28 = 29.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.06/46.28 = 29.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.06x = 46.28 × 29.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.06x = 1,356.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356.93/31.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.69

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