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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31, 42.86 and 27.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31, 42.86 and 27.15 is: 37.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31 : 42.86 = 27.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31/42.86 = 27.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31x = 42.86 × 27.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31x = 1,163.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163.65/31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.54

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