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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.73, 43.80 and 19.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.73, 43.80 and 19.29 is: 26.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.73 : 43.80 = 19.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.73/43.80 = 19.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.73x = 43.80 × 19.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.73x = 844.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844.90/31.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.63

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