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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.15, 42.74 and 28.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.15, 42.74 and 28.43 is: 39.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.15 : 42.74 = 28.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.15/42.74 = 28.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.15x = 42.74 × 28.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.15x = 1,214.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214.88/31.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.01

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