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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.80, 43.80 and 26.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.80, 43.80 and 26.30 is: 36.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.80 : 43.80 = 26.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.80/43.80 = 26.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.80x = 43.80 × 26.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.80x = 1,151.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151.94/31.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.22

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