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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.93, 47.79 and 28.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.93, 47.79 and 28.73 is: 43.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.93 : 47.79 = 28.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.93/47.79 = 28.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.93x = 47.79 × 28.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.93x = 1,373.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373.13/31.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.01

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