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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.30, 46.94 and 19.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.30, 46.94 and 19.35 is: 29.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.30 : 46.94 = 19.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.30/46.94 = 19.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.30x = 46.94 × 19.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.30x = 908.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908.29/31.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.02

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