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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.89, 47.60 and 27.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.89, 47.60 and 27.64 is: 41.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.89 : 47.60 = 27.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.89/47.60 = 27.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.89x = 47.60 × 27.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.89x = 1,315.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,315.61/31.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.25

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