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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.56, 43.55 and 18.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.56, 43.55 and 18.62 is: 25.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.56 : 43.55 = 18.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.56/43.55 = 18.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.56x = 43.55 × 18.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.56x = 810.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810.90/31.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.69

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