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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.07, 42.87 and 19.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.07, 42.87 and 19.42 is: 26.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.07 : 42.87 = 19.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.07/42.87 = 19.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.07x = 42.87 × 19.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.07x = 832.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832.52/31.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.80

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