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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.65, 43.67 and 18.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.65, 43.67 and 18.54 is: 25.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.65 : 43.67 = 18.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.65/43.67 = 18.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.65x = 43.67 × 18.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.65x = 809.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809.33/31.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.57

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