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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.35, 46.98 and 27.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.35, 46.98 and 27.09 is: 40.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.35 : 46.98 = 27.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.35/46.98 = 27.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.35x = 46.98 × 27.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.35x = 1,272.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272.69/31.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.60

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