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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.94, 46.47 and 28.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.94, 46.47 and 28.26 is: 42.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.94 : 46.47 = 28.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.94/46.47 = 28.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.94x = 46.47 × 28.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.94x = 1,313.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,313.24/30.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.44

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