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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.48, 47.40 and 27.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.48, 47.40 and 27.46 is: 41.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.48 : 47.40 = 27.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.48/47.40 = 27.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.48x = 47.40 × 27.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.48x = 1,301.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301.60/31.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.35

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