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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.80, 47.58 and 29.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.80, 47.58 and 29.30 is: 43.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.80 : 47.58 = 29.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.80/47.58 = 29.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.80x = 47.58 × 29.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.80x = 1,393.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393.86/31.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.83

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