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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.13, 46.59 and 26.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.13, 46.59 and 26.07 is: 39.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.13 : 46.59 = 26.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.13/46.59 = 26.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.13x = 46.59 × 26.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.13x = 1,214.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214.60/31.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.02

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