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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.74, 43.77 and 28.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.74, 43.77 and 28.83 is: 39.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.74 : 43.77 = 28.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.74/43.77 = 28.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.74x = 43.77 × 28.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.74x = 1,261.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261.89/31.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.76

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