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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.29, 47.07 and 26.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.29, 47.07 and 26.25 is: 39.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.29 : 47.07 = 26.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.29/47.07 = 26.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.29x = 47.07 × 26.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.29x = 1,235.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235.59/31.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.49

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