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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.59, 47.39 and 27.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.59, 47.39 and 27.07 is: 40.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.59 : 47.39 = 27.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.59/47.39 = 27.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.59x = 47.39 × 27.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.59x = 1,282.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282.59/31.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.60

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