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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.58, 47.09 and 28.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.58, 47.09 and 28.34 is: 42.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.58 : 47.09 = 28.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.58/47.09 = 28.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.58x = 47.09 × 28.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.58x = 1,334.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334.37/31.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.26

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