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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.95, 44.01 and 28.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.95, 44.01 and 28.44 is: 39.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.95 : 44.01 = 28.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.95/44.01 = 28.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.95x = 44.01 × 28.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.95x = 1,251.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251.64/31.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.18

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