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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.95, 47.60 and 29.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.95, 47.60 and 29.99 is: 44.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.95 : 47.60 = 29.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.95/47.60 = 29.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.95x = 47.60 × 29.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.95x = 1,427.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,427.14/31.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.67

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