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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.48, 47.34 and 26.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.48, 47.34 and 26.93 is: 40.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.48 : 47.34 = 26.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.48/47.34 = 26.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.48x = 47.34 × 26.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.48x = 1,274.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274.87/31.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.50

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