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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.34, 27.51 and 6.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.34, 27.51 and 6.31 is: 9.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.34 : 27.51 = 6.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.34/27.51 = 6.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.34x = 27.51 × 6.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.34x = 173.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173.59/18.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.47

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