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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.17, 46.77 and 29.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.17, 46.77 and 29.24 is: 43.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.17 : 46.77 = 29.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.17/46.77 = 29.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.17x = 46.77 × 29.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.17x = 1,367.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,367.55/31.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.87

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