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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.11, 42.93 and 20.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.11, 42.93 and 20.18 is: 27.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.11 : 42.93 = 20.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.11/42.93 = 20.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.11x = 42.93 × 20.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.11x = 866.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866.11/31.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.84

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