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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.65, 43.66 and 19.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.65, 43.66 and 19.37 is: 26.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.65 : 43.66 = 19.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.65/43.66 = 19.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.65x = 43.66 × 19.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.65x = 845.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845.52/31.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.71

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