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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.13, 42.93 and 19.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.13, 42.93 and 19.46 is: 26.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.13 : 42.93 = 19.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.13/42.93 = 19.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.13x = 42.93 × 19.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.13x = 835.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835.20/31.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.83

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