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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.02, 42.80 and 18.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.02, 42.80 and 18.08 is: 24.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.02 : 42.80 = 18.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.02/42.80 = 18.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.02x = 42.80 × 18.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.02x = 773.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773.82/31.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.95

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