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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.13, 42.95 and 19.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.13, 42.95 and 19.47 is: 26.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.13 : 42.95 = 19.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.13/42.95 = 19.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.13x = 42.95 × 19.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.13x = 836.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836.24/31.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.86

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