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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.53, 47.27 and 19.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.53, 47.27 and 19.34 is: 28.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.53 : 47.27 = 19.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.53/47.27 = 19.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.53x = 47.27 × 19.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.53x = 914.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914.20/31.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.99

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