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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.73, 47.66 and 26.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.73, 47.66 and 26.60 is: 39.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.73 : 47.66 = 26.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.73/47.66 = 26.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.73x = 47.66 × 26.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.73x = 1,267.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267.38/31.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.95

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