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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.27, 47 and 28.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.27, 47 and 28.87 is: 43.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.27 : 47 = 28.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.27/47 = 28.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.27x = 47 × 28.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.27x = 1,356.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356.89/31.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.39

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