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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.16, 42.90 and 26.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.16, 42.90 and 26.54 is: 36.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.16 : 42.90 = 26.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.16/42.90 = 26.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.16x = 42.90 × 26.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.16x = 1,138.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138.88/31.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.55

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