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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.53, 43.51 and 18.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.53, 43.51 and 18.43 is: 25.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.53 : 43.51 = 18.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.53/43.51 = 18.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.53x = 43.51 × 18.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.53x = 801.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801.79/31.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.43

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