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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.03, 42.83 and 18.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.03, 42.83 and 18.09 is: 24.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.03 : 42.83 = 18.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.03/42.83 = 18.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.03x = 42.83 × 18.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.03x = 774.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774.79/31.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.97

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