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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.85, 43.94 and 18.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.85, 43.94 and 18.73 is: 25.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.85 : 43.94 = 18.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.85/43.94 = 18.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.85x = 43.94 × 18.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.85x = 823.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823.10/31.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.84

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