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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.82, 47.74 and 27.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.82, 47.74 and 27.50 is: 41.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.82 : 47.74 = 27.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.82/47.74 = 27.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.82x = 47.74 × 27.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.82x = 1,312.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312.85/31.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.26

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