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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.92, 43.82 and 27.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.92, 43.82 and 27.60 is: 37.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.92 : 43.82 = 27.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.92/43.82 = 27.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.92x = 43.82 × 27.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.92x = 1,209.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209.29/31.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.89

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