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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.57, 43.56 and 19.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.57, 43.56 and 19.28 is: 26.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.57 : 43.56 = 19.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.57/43.56 = 19.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.57x = 43.56 × 19.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.57x = 839.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839.87/31.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.61

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