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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.53, 47.24 and 26.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.53, 47.24 and 26.72 is: 40.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.53 : 47.24 = 26.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.53/47.24 = 26.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.53x = 47.24 × 26.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.53x = 1,262.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262.58/31.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.05

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