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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.25, 43.13 and 18.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.25, 43.13 and 18.32 is: 25.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.25 : 43.13 = 18.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.25/43.13 = 18.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.25x = 43.13 × 18.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.25x = 790.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790.14/31.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.28

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