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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.56, 47.60 and 27.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.56, 47.60 and 27.12 is: 40.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.56 : 47.60 = 27.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.56/47.60 = 27.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.56x = 47.60 × 27.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.56x = 1,290.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290.91/31.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.90

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