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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.92, 47.76 and 29.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.92, 47.76 and 29.64 is: 44.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.92 : 47.76 = 29.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.92/47.76 = 29.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.92x = 47.76 × 29.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.92x = 1,415.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,415.61/31.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.35

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