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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.35, 43.16 and 28.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.35, 43.16 and 28.23 is: 38.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.35 : 43.16 = 28.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.35/43.16 = 28.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.35x = 43.16 × 28.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.35x = 1,218.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218.41/31.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.86

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