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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.08, 46.41 and 27.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.08, 46.41 and 27.24 is: 40.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.08 : 46.41 = 27.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.08/46.41 = 27.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.08x = 46.41 × 27.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.08x = 1,263.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263.93/31.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.66

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