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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.49, 43.46 and 19.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.49, 43.46 and 19.22 is: 26.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.49 : 43.46 = 19.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.49/43.46 = 19.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.49x = 43.46 × 19.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.49x = 834.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834.99/31.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.52

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