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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.41, 47.06 and 28.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.41, 47.06 and 28.07 is: 42.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.41 : 47.06 = 28.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.41/47.06 = 28.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.41x = 47.06 × 28.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.41x = 1,320.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320.97/31.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.06

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