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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.18, 46.77 and 18.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.18, 46.77 and 18.34 is: 27.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.18 : 46.77 = 18.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.18/46.77 = 18.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.18x = 46.77 × 18.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.18x = 857.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857.76/31.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.51

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