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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.54, 47.33 and 19.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.54, 47.33 and 19.36 is: 29.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.54 : 47.33 = 19.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.54/47.33 = 19.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.54x = 47.33 × 19.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.54x = 916.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916.02/31.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.04

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