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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.68, 43.64 and 27.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.68, 43.64 and 27.27 is: 37.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.68 : 43.64 = 27.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.68/43.64 = 27.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.68x = 43.64 × 27.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.68x = 1,189.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189.93/31.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.56

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