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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.83, 47.79 and 28.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.83, 47.79 and 28.06 is: 42.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.83 : 47.79 = 28.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.83/47.79 = 28.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.83x = 47.79 × 28.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.83x = 1,340.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340.87/31.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.13

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