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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.62, 43.52 and 26.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.62, 43.52 and 26.38 is: 36.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.62 : 43.52 = 26.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.62/43.52 = 26.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.62x = 43.52 × 26.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.62x = 1,147.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147.93/31.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.30

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