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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.65, 47.44 and 18.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.65, 47.44 and 18.81 is: 28.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.65 : 47.44 = 18.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.65/47.44 = 18.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.65x = 47.44 × 18.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.65x = 892.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892.13/31.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.18

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