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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.28, 46.96 and 30.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.28, 46.96 and 30.88 is: 46.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.28 : 46.96 = 30.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.28/46.96 = 30.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.28x = 46.96 × 30.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.28x = 1,450.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450.12/31.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.36

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