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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.63, 43.65 and 18.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.63, 43.65 and 18.70 is: 25.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.63 : 43.65 = 18.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.63/43.65 = 18.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.63x = 43.65 × 18.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.63x = 816.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816.26/31.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.81

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