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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.89, 47.77 and 28.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.89, 47.77 and 28.92 is: 43.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.89 : 47.77 = 28.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.89/47.77 = 28.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.89x = 47.77 × 28.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.89x = 1,381.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381.51/31.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.32

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