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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.98, 44.16 and 27.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.98, 44.16 and 27.93 is: 38.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.98 : 44.16 = 27.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.98/44.16 = 27.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.98x = 44.16 × 27.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.98x = 1,233.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233.39/31.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.57

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