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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.80, 43.87 and 19.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.80, 43.87 and 19.51 is: 26.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.80 : 43.87 = 19.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.80/43.87 = 19.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.80x = 43.87 × 19.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.80x = 855.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855.90/31.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.92

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