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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.94, 44.08 and 27.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.94, 44.08 and 27.86 is: 38.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.94 : 44.08 = 27.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.94/44.08 = 27.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.94x = 44.08 × 27.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.94x = 1,228.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228.07/31.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.45

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