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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.18, 46.52 and 28.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.18, 46.52 and 28.16 is: 42.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.18 : 46.52 = 28.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.18/46.52 = 28.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.18x = 46.52 × 28.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.18x = 1,310.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310.00/31.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.01

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