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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.13, 46.57 and 29.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.13, 46.57 and 29.75 is: 44.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.13 : 46.57 = 29.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.13/46.57 = 29.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.13x = 46.57 × 29.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.13x = 1,385.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385.46/31.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.51

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