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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.83, 47.64 and 18.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.83, 47.64 and 18.27 is: 27.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.83 : 47.64 = 18.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.83/47.64 = 18.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.83x = 47.64 × 18.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.83x = 870.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870.38/31.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.34

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