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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.29, 43.18 and 18.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.29, 43.18 and 18.18 is: 25.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.29 : 43.18 = 18.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.29/43.18 = 18.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.29x = 43.18 × 18.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.29x = 785.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785.19/31.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.10

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