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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.56, 43.54 and 19.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.56, 43.54 and 19.26 is: 26.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.56 : 43.54 = 19.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.56/43.54 = 19.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.56x = 43.54 × 19.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.56x = 838.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838.58/31.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.57

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