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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.15, 46.54 and 27.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.15, 46.54 and 27.25 is: 40.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.15 : 46.54 = 27.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.15/46.54 = 27.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.15x = 46.54 × 27.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.15x = 1,268.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268.22/31.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.71

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