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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.92, 47.80 and 28.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.92, 47.80 and 28.83 is: 43.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.92 : 47.80 = 28.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.92/47.80 = 28.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.92x = 47.80 × 28.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.92x = 1,377.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,377.93/31.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.17

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