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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.79, 43.87 and 18.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.79, 43.87 and 18.85 is: 26.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.79 : 43.87 = 18.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.79/43.87 = 18.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.79x = 43.87 × 18.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.79x = 826.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826.79/31.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.01

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