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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.10, 46.60 and 27.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.10, 46.60 and 27.86 is: 41.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.10 : 46.60 = 27.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.10/46.60 = 27.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.10x = 46.60 × 27.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.10x = 1,298.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298.32/31.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.75

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