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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.24, 43.12 and 18.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.24, 43.12 and 18.12 is: 25.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.24 : 43.12 = 18.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.24/43.12 = 18.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.24x = 43.12 × 18.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.24x = 781.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781.42/31.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.02

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