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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.04, 46.50 and 26.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.04, 46.50 and 26.19 is: 39.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.04 : 46.50 = 26.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.04/46.50 = 26.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.04x = 46.50 × 26.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.04x = 1,217.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217.84/31.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.23

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