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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.38, 43.32 and 19.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.38, 43.32 and 19.72 is: 27.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.38 : 43.32 = 19.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.38/43.32 = 19.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.38x = 43.32 × 19.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.38x = 854.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854.27/31.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.22

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