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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.95, 48.15 and 28.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.95, 48.15 and 28.08 is: 42.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.95 : 48.15 = 28.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.95/48.15 = 28.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.95x = 48.15 × 28.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.95x = 1,352.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352.05/31.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.32

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