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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.98, 46.42 and 20.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.98, 46.42 and 20.82 is: 31.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.98 : 46.42 = 20.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.98/46.42 = 20.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.98x = 46.42 × 20.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.98x = 966.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966.44/30.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.20

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