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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.08, 46.88 and 29.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.08, 46.88 and 29.67 is: 44.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.08 : 46.88 = 29.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.08/46.88 = 29.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.08x = 46.88 × 29.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.08x = 1,390.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390.72/31.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.74

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