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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.86, 43.96 and 18.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.86, 43.96 and 18.92 is: 26.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.86 : 43.96 = 18.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.86/43.96 = 18.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.86x = 43.96 × 18.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.86x = 831.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831.72/31.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.11

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