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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.98, 44.12 and 19.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.98, 44.12 and 19.04 is: 26.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.98 : 44.12 = 19.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.98/44.12 = 19.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.98x = 44.12 × 19.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.98x = 839.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839.73/31.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.26

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