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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.04, 46.44 and 20.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.04, 46.44 and 20.20 is: 30.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.04 : 46.44 = 20.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.04/46.44 = 20.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.04x = 46.44 × 20.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.04x = 938.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938.09/31.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.22

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