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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.71, 47.60 and 19.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.71, 47.60 and 19.71 is: 29.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.71 : 47.60 = 19.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.71/47.60 = 19.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.71x = 47.60 × 19.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.71x = 938.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938.28/31.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.59

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