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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.54, 47.09 and 28.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.54, 47.09 and 28.12 is: 41.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.54 : 47.09 = 28.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.54/47.09 = 28.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.54x = 47.09 × 28.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.54x = 1,324.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324.17/31.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.98

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