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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.47, 46.96 and 27.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.47, 46.96 and 27.68 is: 41.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.47 : 46.96 = 27.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.47/46.96 = 27.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.47x = 46.96 × 27.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.47x = 1,299.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299.55/31.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.29

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