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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.97, 44.11 and 19.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.97, 44.11 and 19.04 is: 26.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.97 : 44.11 = 19.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.97/44.11 = 19.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.97x = 44.11 × 19.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.97x = 839.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839.85/31.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.27

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