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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.44, 46.94 and 27.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.44, 46.94 and 27.84 is: 41.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.44 : 46.94 = 27.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.44/46.94 = 27.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.44x = 46.94 × 27.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.44x = 1,306.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306.81/31.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.57

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