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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.35, 46.88 and 18.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.35, 46.88 and 18.47 is: 27.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.35 : 46.88 = 18.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.35/46.88 = 18.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.35x = 46.88 × 18.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.35x = 865.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865.87/31.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.62

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