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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.25, 46.91 and 29.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.25, 46.91 and 29.54 is: 44.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.25 : 46.91 = 29.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.25/46.91 = 29.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.25x = 46.91 × 29.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.25x = 1,385.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385.72/31.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.35

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