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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.29, 46.84 and 27.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.29, 46.84 and 27.29 is: 40.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.29 : 46.84 = 27.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.29/46.84 = 27.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.29x = 46.84 × 27.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.29x = 1,278.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278.26/31.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.85

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