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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.27, 46.84 and 29.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.27, 46.84 and 29.61 is: 44.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.27 : 46.84 = 29.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.27/46.84 = 29.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.27x = 46.84 × 29.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.27x = 1,386.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,386.93/31.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.35

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