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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.35, 43.25 and 18.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.35, 43.25 and 18.41 is: 25.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.35 : 43.25 = 18.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.35/43.25 = 18.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.35x = 43.25 × 18.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.35x = 796.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796.23/31.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.40

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