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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.94, 43.84 and 28.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.94, 43.84 and 28.87 is: 39.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.94 : 43.84 = 28.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.94/43.84 = 28.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.94x = 43.84 × 28.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.94x = 1,265.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265.65/31.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.62

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