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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.67, 43.71 and 27.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.67, 43.71 and 27.11 is: 37.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.67 : 43.71 = 27.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.67/43.71 = 27.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.67x = 43.71 × 27.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.67x = 1,184.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184.98/31.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.42

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