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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.50, 46.99 and 28.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.50, 46.99 and 28.91 is: 43.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.50 : 46.99 = 28.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.50/46.99 = 28.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.50x = 46.99 × 28.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.50x = 1,358.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358.48/31.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.13

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