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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.72, 47.49 and 18.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.72, 47.49 and 18.19 is: 27.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.72 : 47.49 = 18.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.72/47.49 = 18.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.72x = 47.49 × 18.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.72x = 863.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863.84/31.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.23

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