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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.97, 48.12 and 29.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.97, 48.12 and 29.18 is: 43.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.97 : 48.12 = 29.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.97/48.12 = 29.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.97x = 48.12 × 29.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.97x = 1,403.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403.90/31.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.92

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