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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31, 46.46 and 18.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31, 46.46 and 18.98 is: 28.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31 : 46.46 = 18.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31/46.46 = 18.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31x = 46.46 × 18.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31x = 881.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881.81/31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.45

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