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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.17, 42.93 and 29.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.17, 42.93 and 29.28 is: 40.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.17 : 42.93 = 29.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.17/42.93 = 29.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.17x = 42.93 × 29.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.17x = 1,256.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256.99/31.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.33

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