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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.07, 46.49 and 28.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.07, 46.49 and 28.50 is: 42.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.07 : 46.49 = 28.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.07/46.49 = 28.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.07x = 46.49 × 28.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.07x = 1,324.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324.82/31.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.65

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