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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.55, 47.19 and 28.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.55, 47.19 and 28.58 is: 42.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.55 : 47.19 = 28.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.55/47.19 = 28.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.55x = 47.19 × 28.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.55x = 1,348.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,348.69/31.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.75

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