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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.48, 46.98 and 28.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.48, 46.98 and 28.59 is: 42.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.48 : 46.98 = 28.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.48/46.98 = 28.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.48x = 46.98 × 28.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.48x = 1,342.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342.98/31.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.66

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