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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.50, 47.13 and 19.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.50, 47.13 and 19.41 is: 29.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.50 : 47.13 = 19.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.50/47.13 = 19.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.50x = 47.13 × 19.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.50x = 914.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914.79/31.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.04

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