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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.05, 46.50 and 26.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.05, 46.50 and 26.73 is: 40.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.05 : 46.50 = 26.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.05/46.50 = 26.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.05x = 46.50 × 26.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.05x = 1,242.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242.95/31.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.03

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