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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.75, 43.79 and 27.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.75, 43.79 and 27.16 is: 37.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.75 : 43.79 = 27.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.75/43.79 = 27.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.75x = 43.79 × 27.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.75x = 1,189.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189.34/31.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.46

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