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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.35, 47.12 and 26.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.35, 47.12 and 26.89 is: 40.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.35 : 47.12 = 26.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.35/47.12 = 26.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.35x = 47.12 × 26.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.35x = 1,267.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267.24/31.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.43

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