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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.03, 46.52 and 18.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.03, 46.52 and 18.98 is: 28.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.03 : 46.52 = 18.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.03/46.52 = 18.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.03x = 46.52 × 18.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.03x = 883.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883.24/31.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.46

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