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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.27, 43.16 and 18.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.27, 43.16 and 18.98 is: 26.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.27 : 43.16 = 18.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.27/43.16 = 18.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.27x = 43.16 × 18.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.27x = 819.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819.08/31.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.20

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