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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.33, 43.21 and 19.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.33, 43.21 and 19.04 is: 26.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.33 : 43.21 = 19.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.33/43.21 = 19.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.33x = 43.21 × 19.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.33x = 822.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822.72/31.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.26

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