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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.64, 43.65 and 19.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.64, 43.65 and 19.35 is: 26.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.64 : 43.65 = 19.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.64/43.65 = 19.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.64x = 43.65 × 19.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.64x = 844.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844.63/31.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.69

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