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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.74, 47.63 and 18.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.74, 47.63 and 18.24 is: 27.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.74 : 47.63 = 18.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.74/47.63 = 18.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.74x = 47.63 × 18.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.74x = 868.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868.77/31.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.37

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