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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.59, 47.08 and 27.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.59, 47.08 and 27.44 is: 40.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.59 : 47.08 = 27.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.59/47.08 = 27.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.59x = 47.08 × 27.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.59x = 1,291.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291.85/31.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.89

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