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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.40, 47.10 and 18.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.40, 47.10 and 18.58 is: 27.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.40 : 47.10 = 18.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.40/47.10 = 18.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.40x = 47.10 × 18.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.40x = 875.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875.12/31.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.87

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