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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.43, 47.07 and 19.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.43, 47.07 and 19.37 is: 29.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.43 : 47.07 = 19.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.43/47.07 = 19.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.43x = 47.07 × 19.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.43x = 911.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911.51/31.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.01

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