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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.23, 43.08 and 18.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.23, 43.08 and 18.29 is: 25.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.23 : 43.08 = 18.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.23/43.08 = 18.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.23x = 43.08 × 18.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.23x = 787.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787.93/31.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.23

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