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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.05, 42.73 and 28.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.05, 42.73 and 28.15 is: 38.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.05 : 42.73 = 28.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.05/42.73 = 28.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.05x = 42.73 × 28.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.05x = 1,202.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202.67/31.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.73

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