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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.25, 46.81 and 15.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.25, 46.81 and 15.19 is: 22.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.25 : 46.81 = 15.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.25/46.81 = 15.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.25x = 46.81 × 15.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.25x = 710.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710.95/31.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.75

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