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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.80, 47.66 and 28.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.80, 47.66 and 28.43 is: 42.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.80 : 47.66 = 28.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.80/47.66 = 28.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.80x = 47.66 × 28.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.80x = 1,354.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354.59/31.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.60

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