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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.25, 46.76 and 19.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.25, 46.76 and 19.23 is: 28.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.25 : 46.76 = 19.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.25/46.76 = 19.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.25x = 46.76 × 19.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.25x = 899.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899.10/31.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.78

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