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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.59, 43.60 and 19.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.59, 43.60 and 19.32 is: 26.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.59 : 43.60 = 19.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.59/43.60 = 19.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.59x = 43.60 × 19.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.59x = 842.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842.09/31.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.66

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