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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.31, 43.22 and 18.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.31, 43.22 and 18.38 is: 25.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.31 : 43.22 = 18.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.31/43.22 = 18.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.31x = 43.22 × 18.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.31x = 794.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794.08/31.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.36

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