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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.08, 46.61 and 18.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.08, 46.61 and 18.87 is: 28.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.08 : 46.61 = 18.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.08/46.61 = 18.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.08x = 46.61 × 18.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.08x = 879.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879.44/31.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.30

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