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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.97, 44.11 and 18.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.97, 44.11 and 18.15 is: 25.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.97 : 44.11 = 18.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.97/44.11 = 18.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.97x = 44.11 × 18.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.97x = 800.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800.60/31.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.04

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