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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.36, 46.95 and 18.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.36, 46.95 and 18.48 is: 27.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.36 : 46.95 = 18.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.36/46.95 = 18.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.36x = 46.95 × 18.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.36x = 867.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867.81/31.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.68

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