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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.14, 42.98 and 18.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.14, 42.98 and 18.21 is: 25.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.14 : 42.98 = 18.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.14/42.98 = 18.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.14x = 42.98 × 18.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.14x = 782.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782.50/31.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.13

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