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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.28, 46.91 and 8.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.28, 46.91 and 8.45 is: 12.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.28 : 46.91 = 8.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.28/46.91 = 8.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.28x = 46.91 × 8.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.28x = 396.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396.53/31.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.68

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