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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.62, 43.46 and 26.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.62, 43.46 and 26.76 is: 36.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.62 : 43.46 = 26.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.62/43.46 = 26.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.62x = 43.46 × 26.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.62x = 1,162.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162.86/31.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.78

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