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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.22, 47.07 and 29.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.22, 47.07 and 29.02 is: 43.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.22 : 47.07 = 29.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.22/47.07 = 29.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.22x = 47.07 × 29.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.22x = 1,365.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365.97/31.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.75

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