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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.20, 46.77 and 19.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.20, 46.77 and 19.17 is: 28.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.20 : 46.77 = 19.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.20/46.77 = 19.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.20x = 46.77 × 19.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.20x = 896.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896.58/31.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.74

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