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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.31, 54.50 and 18.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.31, 54.50 and 18.31 is: 27.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.31 : 54.50 = 18.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.31/54.50 = 18.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.31x = 54.50 × 18.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.31x = 997.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997.90/36.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.48

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