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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.10, 42.93 and 19.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.10, 42.93 and 19.44 is: 26.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.10 : 42.93 = 19.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.10/42.93 = 19.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.10x = 42.93 × 19.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.10x = 834.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834.65/31.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.84

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