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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.88, 48.06 and 28.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.88, 48.06 and 28.10 is: 42.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.88 : 48.06 = 28.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.88/48.06 = 28.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.88x = 48.06 × 28.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.88x = 1,350.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350.49/31.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.36

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