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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.96, 44.04 and 28.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.96, 44.04 and 28.27 is: 38.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.96 : 44.04 = 28.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.96/44.04 = 28.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.96x = 44.04 × 28.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.96x = 1,245.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245.01/31.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.96

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