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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.59, 47.17 and 26.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.59, 47.17 and 26.12 is: 39.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.59 : 47.17 = 26.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.59/47.17 = 26.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.59x = 47.17 × 26.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.59x = 1,232.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232.19/31.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.01

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