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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.06, 42.91 and 25.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.06, 42.91 and 25.27 is: 34.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.06 : 42.91 = 25.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.06/42.91 = 25.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.06x = 42.91 × 25.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.06x = 1,084.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084.17/31.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.91

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