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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.77, 47.70 and 29.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.77, 47.70 and 29.12 is: 43.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.77 : 47.70 = 29.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.77/47.70 = 29.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.77x = 47.70 × 29.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.77x = 1,388.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388.79/31.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.71

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