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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.34, 46.74 and 27.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.34, 46.74 and 27.08 is: 40.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.34 : 46.74 = 27.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.34/46.74 = 27.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.34x = 46.74 × 27.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.34x = 1,265.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265.72/31.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.39

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