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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.52, 43.54 and 26.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.52, 43.54 and 26.10 is: 36.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.52 : 43.54 = 26.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.52/43.54 = 26.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.52x = 43.54 × 26.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.52x = 1,136.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136.39/31.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.05

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