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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.33, 47.17 and 27.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.33, 47.17 and 27.55 is: 41.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.33 : 47.17 = 27.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.33/47.17 = 27.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.33x = 47.17 × 27.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.33x = 1,299.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299.53/31.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.48

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