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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.79, 43.80 and 26.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.79, 43.80 and 26.58 is: 36.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.79 : 43.80 = 26.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.79/43.80 = 26.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.79x = 43.80 × 26.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.79x = 1,164.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164.20/31.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.62

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