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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.12, 46.85 and 28.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.12, 46.85 and 28.33 is: 42.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.12 : 46.85 = 28.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.12/46.85 = 28.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.12x = 46.85 × 28.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.12x = 1,327.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,327.26/31.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.65

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