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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.78, 43.80 and 29.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.78, 43.80 and 29.92 is: 41.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.78 : 43.80 = 29.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.78/43.80 = 29.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.78x = 43.80 × 29.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.78x = 1,310.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310.50/31.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.24

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