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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.56, 43.79 and 29.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.56, 43.79 and 29.89 is: 41.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.56 : 43.79 = 29.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.56/43.79 = 29.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.56x = 43.79 × 29.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.56x = 1,309.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309.08/31.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.47

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