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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.98, 48.06 and 28.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.98, 48.06 and 28.65 is: 43.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.98 : 48.06 = 28.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.98/48.06 = 28.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.98x = 48.06 × 28.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.98x = 1,376.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376.92/31.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.06

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