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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.23, 42.90 and 27.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.23, 42.90 and 27.12 is: 37.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.23 : 42.90 = 27.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.23/42.90 = 27.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.23x = 42.90 × 27.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.23x = 1,163.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163.45/31.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.25

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