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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.22, 46.82 and 18.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.22, 46.82 and 18.40 is: 27.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.22 : 46.82 = 18.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.22/46.82 = 18.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.22x = 46.82 × 18.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.22x = 861.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861.49/31.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.59

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