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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.10, 46.43 and 27.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.10, 46.43 and 27.50 is: 41.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.10 : 46.43 = 27.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.10/46.43 = 27.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.10x = 46.43 × 27.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.10x = 1,276.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276.83/31.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.06

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