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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.52, 47.19 and 18.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.52, 47.19 and 18.67 is: 27.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.52 : 47.19 = 18.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.52/47.19 = 18.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.52x = 47.19 × 18.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.52x = 880.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880.80/31.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.94

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