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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.47, 43.42 and 19.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.47, 43.42 and 19.20 is: 26.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.47 : 43.42 = 19.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.47/43.42 = 19.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.47x = 43.42 × 19.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.47x = 833.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833.53/31.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.49

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