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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.14, 46.90 and 26.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.14, 46.90 and 26.18 is: 39.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.14 : 46.90 = 26.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.14/46.90 = 26.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.14x = 46.90 × 26.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.14x = 1,227.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227.84/31.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.43

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