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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.61, 47.50 and 27.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.61, 47.50 and 27.77 is: 41.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.61 : 47.50 = 27.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.61/47.50 = 27.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.61x = 47.50 × 27.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.61x = 1,318.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318.94/31.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.73

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