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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.23, 46.45 and 28.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.23, 46.45 and 28.34 is: 42.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.23 : 46.45 = 28.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.23/46.45 = 28.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.23x = 46.45 × 28.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.23x = 1,316.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316.25/31.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.15

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