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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.28, 47.19 and 31.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.28, 47.19 and 31.28 is: 47.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.28 : 47.19 = 31.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.28/47.19 = 31.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.28x = 47.19 × 31.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.28x = 1,476.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,476.10/31.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.19

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