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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.31, 46.85 and 18.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.31, 46.85 and 18.43 is: 27.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.31 : 46.85 = 18.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.31/46.85 = 18.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.31x = 46.85 × 18.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.31x = 863.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863.39/31.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.57

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