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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.16, 42.98 and 19.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.16, 42.98 and 19.50 is: 26.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.16 : 42.98 = 19.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.16/42.98 = 19.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.16x = 42.98 × 19.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.16x = 838.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838.11/31.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.90

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