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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.21, 46.76 and 28.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.21, 46.76 and 28.55 is: 42.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.21 : 46.76 = 28.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.21/46.76 = 28.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.21x = 46.76 × 28.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.21x = 1,334.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334.97/31.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.78

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