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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.27, 46.84 and 20.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.27, 46.84 and 20.42 is: 30.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.27 : 46.84 = 20.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.27/46.84 = 20.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.27x = 46.84 × 20.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.27x = 956.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956.37/31.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.59

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