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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.21, 46.82 and 20.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.21, 46.82 and 20.50 is: 30.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.21 : 46.82 = 20.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.21/46.82 = 20.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.21x = 46.82 × 20.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.21x = 959.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959.81/31.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.75

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