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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.52, 43.47 and 19.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.52, 43.47 and 19.23 is: 26.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.52 : 43.47 = 19.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.52/43.47 = 19.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.52x = 43.47 × 19.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.52x = 835.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835.93/31.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.52

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