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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.14, 46.49 and 27.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.14, 46.49 and 27.54 is: 41.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.14 : 46.49 = 27.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.14/46.49 = 27.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.14x = 46.49 × 27.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.14x = 1,280.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,280.33/31.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.12

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