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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.33, 46.92 and 26.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.33, 46.92 and 26.49 is: 39.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.33 : 46.92 = 26.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.33/46.92 = 26.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.33x = 46.92 × 26.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.33x = 1,242.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242.91/31.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.68

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