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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.87, 43.90 and 26.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.87, 43.90 and 26.93 is: 37.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.87 : 43.90 = 26.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.87/43.90 = 26.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.87x = 43.90 × 26.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.87x = 1,182.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182.23/31.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.10

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