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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.45, 47.19 and 19.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.45, 47.19 and 19.90 is: 29.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.45 : 47.19 = 19.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.45/47.19 = 19.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.45x = 47.19 × 19.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.45x = 939.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939.08/31.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.86

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