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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.81, 71.75 and 19.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.81, 71.75 and 19.31 is: 28.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.81 : 71.75 = 19.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.81/71.75 = 19.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.81x = 71.75 × 19.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.81x = 1,385.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385.49/47.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.98

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