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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.32, 47.25 and 28.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.32, 47.25 and 28.71 is: 43.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.32 : 47.25 = 28.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.32/47.25 = 28.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.32x = 47.25 × 28.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.32x = 1,356.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356.55/31.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.31

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