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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.81, 43.89 and 28.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.81, 43.89 and 28.68 is: 39.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.81 : 43.89 = 28.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.81/43.89 = 28.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.81x = 43.89 × 28.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.81x = 1,258.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258.77/31.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.57

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