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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.96, 44.06 and 29.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.96, 44.06 and 29.87 is: 41.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.96 : 44.06 = 29.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.96/44.06 = 29.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.96x = 44.06 × 29.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.96x = 1,315.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,315.85/31.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.18

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