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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.66, 43.65 and 18.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.66, 43.65 and 18.72 is: 25.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.66 : 43.65 = 18.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.66/43.65 = 18.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.66x = 43.65 × 18.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.66x = 817.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817.13/31.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.81

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