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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.07, 46.35 and 29.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.07, 46.35 and 29.55 is: 44.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.07 : 46.35 = 29.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.07/46.35 = 29.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.07x = 46.35 × 29.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.07x = 1,369.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369.64/31.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.08

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