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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.94, 48.08 and 28.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.94, 48.08 and 28.63 is: 43.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.94 : 48.08 = 28.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.94/48.08 = 28.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.94x = 48.08 × 28.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.94x = 1,376.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376.29/31.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.10

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