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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.47, 46.97 and 29.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.47, 46.97 and 29.44 is: 43.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.47 : 46.97 = 29.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.47/46.97 = 29.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.47x = 46.97 × 29.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.47x = 1,382.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382.80/31.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.94

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