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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.26, 46.90 and 27.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.26, 46.90 and 27.46 is: 41.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.26 : 46.90 = 27.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.26/46.90 = 27.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.26x = 46.90 × 27.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.26x = 1,287.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287.87/31.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.20

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