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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.53, 43.43 and 27.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.53, 43.43 and 27.89 is: 38.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.53 : 43.43 = 27.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.53/43.43 = 27.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.53x = 43.43 × 27.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.53x = 1,211.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211.26/31.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.42

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