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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.62, 47.34 and 27.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.62, 47.34 and 27.66 is: 41.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.62 : 47.34 = 27.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.62/47.34 = 27.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.62x = 47.34 × 27.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.62x = 1,309.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309.42/31.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.41

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