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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.02, 42.90 and 26.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.02, 42.90 and 26.70 is: 36.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.02 : 42.90 = 26.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.02/42.90 = 26.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.02x = 42.90 × 26.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.02x = 1,145.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145.43/31.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.93

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