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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.46, 43.25 and 26.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.46, 43.25 and 26.83 is: 36.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.46 : 43.25 = 26.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.46/43.25 = 26.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.46x = 43.25 × 26.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.46x = 1,160.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160.47/31.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.89

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