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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.88, 43.99 and 18.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.88, 43.99 and 18.94 is: 26.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.88 : 43.99 = 18.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.88/43.99 = 18.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.88x = 43.99 × 18.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.88x = 833.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833.01/31.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.13

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