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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.29, 46.71 and 26.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.29, 46.71 and 26.43 is: 39.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.29 : 46.71 = 26.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.29/46.71 = 26.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.29x = 46.71 × 26.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.29x = 1,234.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234.55/31.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.45

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