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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.52, 47.03 and 26.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.52, 47.03 and 26.94 is: 40.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.52 : 47.03 = 26.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.52/47.03 = 26.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.52x = 47.03 × 26.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.52x = 1,266.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266.85/31.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.20

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