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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.06, 46.46 and 26.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.06, 46.46 and 26.12 is: 39.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.06 : 46.46 = 26.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.06/46.46 = 26.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.06x = 46.46 × 26.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.06x = 1,213.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213.30/31.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.06

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