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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.06, 42.75 and 26.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.06, 42.75 and 26.11 is: 35.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.06 : 42.75 = 26.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.06/42.75 = 26.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.06x = 42.75 × 26.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.06x = 1,116.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116.20/31.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.94

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