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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.39, 46.93 and 27.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.39, 46.93 and 27.15 is: 40.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.39 : 46.93 = 27.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.39/46.93 = 27.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.39x = 46.93 × 27.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.39x = 1,274.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274.22/31.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.60

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