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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.02, 46.28 and 28.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.02, 46.28 and 28.41 is: 42.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.02 : 46.28 = 28.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.02/46.28 = 28.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.02x = 46.28 × 28.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.02x = 1,314.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,314.81/31.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.39

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