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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.39, 47.06 and 28.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.39, 47.06 and 28.57 is: 42.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.39 : 47.06 = 28.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.39/47.06 = 28.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.39x = 47.06 × 28.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.39x = 1,344.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344.44/31.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.83

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