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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.14, 46.46 and 29.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.14, 46.46 and 29.43 is: 43.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.14 : 46.46 = 29.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.14/46.46 = 29.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.14x = 46.46 × 29.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.14x = 1,367.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,367.17/31.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.90

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