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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.05, 42.75 and 26.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.05, 42.75 and 26.19 is: 36.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.05 : 42.75 = 26.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.05/42.75 = 26.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.05x = 42.75 × 26.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.05x = 1,119.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119.62/31.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.06

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