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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.33, 43.23 and 19.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.33, 43.23 and 19.05 is: 26.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.33 : 43.23 = 19.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.33/43.23 = 19.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.33x = 43.23 × 19.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.33x = 823.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823.22/31.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.28

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