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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.41, 43.35 and 18.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.41, 43.35 and 18.48 is: 25.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.41 : 43.35 = 18.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.41/43.35 = 18.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.41x = 43.35 × 18.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.41x = 801.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801.11/31.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.50

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