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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.19, 46.58 and 27.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.19, 46.58 and 27.79 is: 41.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.19 : 46.58 = 27.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.19/46.58 = 27.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.19x = 46.58 × 27.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.19x = 1,294.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294.46/31.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.51

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