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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.63, 47.46 and 18.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.63, 47.46 and 18.78 is: 28.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.63 : 47.46 = 18.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.63/47.46 = 18.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.63x = 47.46 × 18.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.63x = 891.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891.30/31.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.18

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