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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.93, 191.89 and 31.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.93, 191.89 and 31.74 is: 47.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.93 : 191.89 = 31.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.93/191.89 = 31.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.93x = 191.89 × 31.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.93x = 6,089.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,089.47/127.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.60

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