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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.37, 46.80 and 28.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.37, 46.80 and 28.47 is: 42.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.37 : 46.80 = 28.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.37/46.80 = 28.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.37x = 46.80 × 28.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.37x = 1,332.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332.40/31.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.47

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