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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.63, 43.66 and 19.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.63, 43.66 and 19.35 is: 26.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.63 : 43.66 = 19.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.63/43.66 = 19.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.63x = 43.66 × 19.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.63x = 844.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844.77/31.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.71

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