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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.19, 42.84 and 27.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.19, 42.84 and 27.09 is: 37.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.19 : 42.84 = 27.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.19/42.84 = 27.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.19x = 42.84 × 27.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.19x = 1,160.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160.54/31.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.21

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