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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.97, 44.12 and 19.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.97, 44.12 and 19.68 is: 27.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.97 : 44.12 = 19.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.97/44.12 = 19.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.97x = 44.12 × 19.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.97x = 868.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868.28/31.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.16

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