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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.93, 47.90 and 26.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.93, 47.90 and 26.87 is: 40.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.93 : 47.90 = 26.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.93/47.90 = 26.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.93x = 47.90 × 26.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.93x = 1,286.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286.90/31.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.31

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