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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.73, 47.59 and 18.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.73, 47.59 and 18.23 is: 27.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.73 : 47.59 = 18.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.73/47.59 = 18.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.73x = 47.59 × 18.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.73x = 867.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867.28/31.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.34

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