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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.09, 46.59 and 19.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.09, 46.59 and 19.08 is: 28.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.09 : 46.59 = 19.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.09/46.59 = 19.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.09x = 46.59 × 19.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.09x = 888.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888.94/31.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.59

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