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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.92, 47.68 and 26.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.92, 47.68 and 26.79 is: 40.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.92 : 47.68 = 26.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.92/47.68 = 26.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.92x = 47.68 × 26.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.92x = 1,277.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277.28/31.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.02

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