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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.24, 46.79 and 19.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.24, 46.79 and 19.19 is: 28.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.24 : 46.79 = 19.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.24/46.79 = 19.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.24x = 46.79 × 19.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.24x = 897.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897.90/31.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.74

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