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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.48, 47.22 and 18.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.48, 47.22 and 18.60 is: 27.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.48 : 47.22 = 18.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.48/47.22 = 18.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.48x = 47.22 × 18.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.48x = 878.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878.20/31.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.90

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