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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.27, 43.10 and 26.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.27, 43.10 and 26.36 is: 36.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.27 : 43.10 = 26.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.27/43.10 = 26.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.27x = 43.10 × 26.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.27x = 1,136.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136.12/31.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.33

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