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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.29, 46.90 and 18.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.29, 46.90 and 18.48 is: 27.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.29 : 46.90 = 18.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.29/46.90 = 18.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.29x = 46.90 × 18.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.29x = 866.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866.71/31.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.70

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