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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.93, 43.95 and 27.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.93, 43.95 and 27.07 is: 37.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.93 : 43.95 = 27.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.93/43.95 = 27.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.93x = 43.95 × 27.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.93x = 1,189.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189.73/31.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.26

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