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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.26, 46.80 and 27.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.26, 46.80 and 27.89 is: 41.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.26 : 46.80 = 27.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.26/46.80 = 27.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.26x = 46.80 × 27.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.26x = 1,305.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305.02/31.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.75

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