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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.84, 43.94 and 19.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.84, 43.94 and 19.57 is: 27.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.84 : 43.94 = 19.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.84/43.94 = 19.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.84x = 43.94 × 19.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.84x = 859.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859.80/31.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.00

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