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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.72, 43.77 and 28.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.72, 43.77 and 28.66 is: 39.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.72 : 43.77 = 28.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.72/43.77 = 28.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.72x = 43.77 × 28.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.72x = 1,254.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254.45/31.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.55

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