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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.67, 47.51 and 18.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.67, 47.51 and 18.12 is: 27.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.67 : 47.51 = 18.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.67/47.51 = 18.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.67x = 47.51 × 18.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.67x = 860.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860.88/31.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.18

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