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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.90, 44.03 and 18.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.90, 44.03 and 18.09 is: 24.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.90 : 44.03 = 18.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.90/44.03 = 18.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.90x = 44.03 × 18.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.90x = 796.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796.31/31.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.96

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