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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.07, 42.84 and 26.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.07, 42.84 and 26.21 is: 36.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.07 : 42.84 = 26.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.07/42.84 = 26.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.07x = 42.84 × 26.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.07x = 1,122.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122.62/31.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.14

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