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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.50, 47.32 and 19.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.50, 47.32 and 19.46 is: 29.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.50 : 47.32 = 19.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.50/47.32 = 19.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.50x = 47.32 × 19.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.50x = 920.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920.85/31.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.23

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