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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.55, 46.94 and 29.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.55, 46.94 and 29.63 is: 44.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.55 : 46.94 = 29.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.55/46.94 = 29.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.55x = 46.94 × 29.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.55x = 1,390.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390.80/31.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.09

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