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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.61, 43.61 and 19.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.61, 43.61 and 19.33 is: 26.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.61 : 43.61 = 19.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.61/43.61 = 19.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.61x = 43.61 × 19.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.61x = 842.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842.76/31.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.66

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