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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.50, 47.21 and 18.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.50, 47.21 and 18.66 is: 27.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.50 : 47.21 = 18.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.50/47.21 = 18.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.50x = 47.21 × 18.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.50x = 880.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880.94/31.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.97

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