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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.11, 46.71 and 27.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.11, 46.71 and 27.75 is: 41.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.11 : 46.71 = 27.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.11/46.71 = 27.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.11x = 46.71 × 27.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.11x = 1,296.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,296.20/31.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.67

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