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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.95, 47.94 and 10.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.95, 47.94 and 10.29 is: 15.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.95 : 47.94 = 10.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.95/47.94 = 10.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.95x = 47.94 × 10.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.95x = 493.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493.21/31.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.44

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