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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.83, 47.63 and 27.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.83, 47.63 and 27.30 is: 40.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.83 : 47.63 = 27.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.83/47.63 = 27.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.83x = 47.63 × 27.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.83x = 1,300.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300.30/31.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.85

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