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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.94, 47.95 and 19.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.94, 47.95 and 19.11 is: 28.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.94 : 47.95 = 19.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.94/47.95 = 19.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.94x = 47.95 × 19.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.94x = 916.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916.32/31.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.69

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