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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.93, 47.62 and 28.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.93, 47.62 and 28.49 is: 42.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.93 : 47.62 = 28.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.93/47.62 = 28.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.93x = 47.62 × 28.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.93x = 1,356.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356.49/31.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.49

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