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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.41, 46.89 and 28.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.41, 46.89 and 28.58 is: 42.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.41 : 46.89 = 28.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.41/46.89 = 28.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.41x = 46.89 × 28.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.41x = 1,339.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339.88/31.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.66

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