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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.34, 46.97 and 19.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.34, 46.97 and 19.32 is: 28.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.34 : 46.97 = 19.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.34/46.97 = 19.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.34x = 46.97 × 19.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.34x = 907.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907.46/31.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.96

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