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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.09, 46.41 and 26.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.09, 46.41 and 26.53 is: 39.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.09 : 46.41 = 26.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.09/46.41 = 26.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.09x = 46.41 × 26.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.09x = 1,231.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231.26/31.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.60

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