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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.82, 43.67 and 28.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.82, 43.67 and 28.58 is: 39.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.82 : 43.67 = 28.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.82/43.67 = 28.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.82x = 43.67 × 28.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.82x = 1,247.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247.94/31.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.22

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