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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.11, 46.56 and 28.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.11, 46.56 and 28.44 is: 42.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.11 : 46.56 = 28.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.11/46.56 = 28.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.11x = 46.56 × 28.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.11x = 1,324.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324.17/31.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.56

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