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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31, 42.54 and 28.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31, 42.54 and 28.56 is: 39.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31 : 42.54 = 28.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31/42.54 = 28.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31x = 42.54 × 28.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31x = 1,214.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214.94/31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.19

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