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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.38, 46.99 and 28.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.38, 46.99 and 28.74 is: 43.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.38 : 46.99 = 28.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.38/46.99 = 28.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.38x = 46.99 × 28.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.38x = 1,350.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350.49/31.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.04

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