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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.28, 43.14 and 18.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.28, 43.14 and 18.34 is: 25.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.28 : 43.14 = 18.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.28/43.14 = 18.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.28x = 43.14 × 18.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.28x = 791.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791.08/31.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.29

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