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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.28, 47.14 and 28.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.28, 47.14 and 28.68 is: 43.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.28 : 47.14 = 28.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.28/47.14 = 28.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.28x = 47.14 × 28.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.28x = 1,351.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351.98/31.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.22

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