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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.31, 46.56 and 29.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.31, 46.56 and 29.40 is: 43.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.31 : 46.56 = 29.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.31/46.56 = 29.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.31x = 46.56 × 29.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.31x = 1,368.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368.86/31.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.73

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