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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.74, 43.74 and 26.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.74, 43.74 and 26.56 is: 36.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.74 : 43.74 = 26.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.74/43.74 = 26.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.74x = 43.74 × 26.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.74x = 1,161.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161.73/31.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.60

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