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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.03, 46.50 and 18.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.03, 46.50 and 18.20 is: 27.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.03 : 46.50 = 18.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.03/46.50 = 18.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.03x = 46.50 × 18.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.03x = 846.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846.30/31.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.27

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