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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.71, 47.61 and 18.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.71, 47.61 and 18.18 is: 27.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.71 : 47.61 = 18.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.71/47.61 = 18.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.71x = 47.61 × 18.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.71x = 865.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865.55/31.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.30

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