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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.47, 47.16 and 18.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.47, 47.16 and 18.62 is: 27.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.47 : 47.16 = 18.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.47/47.16 = 18.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.47x = 47.16 × 18.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.47x = 877.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877.88/31.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.90

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