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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.46, 46.89 and 29.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.46, 46.89 and 29.95 is: 44.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.46 : 46.89 = 29.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.46/46.89 = 29.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.46x = 46.89 × 29.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.46x = 1,404.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404.24/31.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.64

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