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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.86, 43.97 and 18.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.86, 43.97 and 18.05 is: 24.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.86 : 43.97 = 18.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.86/43.97 = 18.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.86x = 43.97 × 18.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.86x = 793.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793.42/31.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.90

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