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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.59, 47.52 and 28.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.59, 47.52 and 28.62 is: 43.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.59 : 47.52 = 28.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.59/47.52 = 28.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.59x = 47.52 × 28.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.59x = 1,360.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360.02/31.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.05

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