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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.95, 46.43 and 20.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.95, 46.43 and 20.80 is: 31.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.95 : 46.43 = 20.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.95/46.43 = 20.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.95x = 46.43 × 20.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.95x = 965.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965.74/30.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.20

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