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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.09, 46.38 and 29.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.09, 46.38 and 29.68 is: 44.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.09 : 46.38 = 29.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.09/46.38 = 29.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.09x = 46.38 × 29.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.09x = 1,376.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376.56/31.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.28

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