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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.84, 47.57 and 26.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.84, 47.57 and 26.72 is: 39.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.84 : 47.57 = 26.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.84/47.57 = 26.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.84x = 47.57 × 26.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.84x = 1,270.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270.70/31.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.91

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