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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.08, 46.38 and 26.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.08, 46.38 and 26.02 is: 38.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.08 : 46.38 = 26.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.08/46.38 = 26.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.08x = 46.38 × 26.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.08x = 1,206.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206.96/31.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.83

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