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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.52, 43.50 and 26.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.52, 43.50 and 26.06 is: 35.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.52 : 43.50 = 26.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.52/43.50 = 26.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.52x = 43.50 × 26.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.52x = 1,133.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133.49/31.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.96

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