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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.95, 47.79 and 28.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.95, 47.79 and 28.89 is: 43.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.95 : 47.79 = 28.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.95/47.79 = 28.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.95x = 47.79 × 28.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.95x = 1,380.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,380.65/31.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.21

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