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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.66, 43.68 and 26.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.66, 43.68 and 26.80 is: 36.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.66 : 43.68 = 26.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.66/43.68 = 26.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.66x = 43.68 × 26.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.66x = 1,170.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170.62/31.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.97

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