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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.39, 43.32 and 19.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.39, 43.32 and 19.12 is: 26.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.39 : 43.32 = 19.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.39/43.32 = 19.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.39x = 43.32 × 19.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.39x = 828.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828.06/31.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.38

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