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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.61, 47.19 and 31.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.61, 47.19 and 31.29 is: 46.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.61 : 47.19 = 31.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.61/47.19 = 31.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.61x = 47.19 × 31.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.61x = 1,476.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,476.58/31.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.72

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