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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.52, 47.19 and 26.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.52, 47.19 and 26.71 is: 39.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.52 : 47.19 = 26.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.52/47.19 = 26.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.52x = 47.19 × 26.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.52x = 1,260.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260.43/31.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.98

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