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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.50, 43.34 and 26.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.50, 43.34 and 26.31 is: 36.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.50 : 43.34 = 26.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.50/43.34 = 26.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.50x = 43.34 × 26.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.50x = 1,140.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140.41/31.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.21

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