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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.58, 47.39 and 18.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.58, 47.39 and 18.08 is: 27.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.58 : 47.39 = 18.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.58/47.39 = 18.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.58x = 47.39 × 18.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.58x = 856.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856.81/31.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.13

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