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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.84, 43.90 and 25.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.84, 43.90 and 25.26 is: 34.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.84 : 43.90 = 25.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.84/43.90 = 25.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.84x = 43.90 × 25.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.84x = 1,108.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108.91/31.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.83

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