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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.05, 46.57 and 19.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.05, 46.57 and 19.10 is: 28.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.05 : 46.57 = 19.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.05/46.57 = 19.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.05x = 46.57 × 19.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.05x = 889.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889.49/31.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.65

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