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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.88, 47.83 and 29.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.88, 47.83 and 29.15 is: 43.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.88 : 47.83 = 29.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.88/47.83 = 29.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.88x = 47.83 × 29.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.88x = 1,394.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,394.29/31.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.73

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