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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.05, 42.86 and 27.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.05, 42.86 and 27.00 is: 37.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.05 : 42.86 = 27.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.05/42.86 = 27.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.05x = 42.86 × 27.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.05x = 1,157.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157.01/31.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.27

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