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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.28, 43.23 and 26.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.28, 43.23 and 26.42 is: 36.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.28 : 43.23 = 26.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.28/43.23 = 26.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.28x = 43.23 × 26.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.28x = 1,142.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142.14/31.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.51

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