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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.19, 46.78 and 19.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.19, 46.78 and 19.16 is: 28.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.19 : 46.78 = 19.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.19/46.78 = 19.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.19x = 46.78 × 19.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.19x = 896.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896.30/31.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.74

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