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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.40, 43.28 and 19.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.40, 43.28 and 19.09 is: 26.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.40 : 43.28 = 19.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.40/43.28 = 19.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.40x = 43.28 × 19.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.40x = 826.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826.17/31.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.32

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