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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.86, 47.85 and 29.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.86, 47.85 and 29.19 is: 43.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.86 : 47.85 = 29.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.86/47.85 = 29.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.86x = 47.85 × 29.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.86x = 1,396.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,396.50/31.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.83

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