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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.98, 46.24 and 28.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.98, 46.24 and 28.75 is: 42.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.98 : 46.24 = 28.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.98/46.24 = 28.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.98x = 46.24 × 28.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.98x = 1,329.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,329.40/30.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.91

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