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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.01, 46.55 and 18.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.01, 46.55 and 18.18 is: 27.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.01 : 46.55 = 18.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.01/46.55 = 18.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.01x = 46.55 × 18.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.01x = 846.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846.28/31.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.29

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