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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.32, 43.17 and 28.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.32, 43.17 and 28.28 is: 38.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.32 : 43.17 = 28.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.32/43.17 = 28.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.32x = 43.17 × 28.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.32x = 1,220.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220.85/31.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.98

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