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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.81, 47.95 and 26.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.81, 47.95 and 26.50 is: 39.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.81 : 47.95 = 26.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.81/47.95 = 26.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.81x = 47.95 × 26.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.81x = 1,270.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270.68/31.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.95

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