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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.78, 47.76 and 29.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.78, 47.76 and 29.62 is: 44.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.78 : 47.76 = 29.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.78/47.76 = 29.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.78x = 47.76 × 29.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.78x = 1,414.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,414.65/31.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.51

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