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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.98, 47.82 and 27.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.98, 47.82 and 27.76 is: 41.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.98 : 47.82 = 27.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.98/47.82 = 27.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.98x = 47.82 × 27.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.98x = 1,327.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,327.48/31.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.51

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