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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.31, 46.94 and 20.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.31, 46.94 and 20.48 is: 30.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.31 : 46.94 = 20.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.31/46.94 = 20.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.31x = 46.94 × 20.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.31x = 960.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960.99/31.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.70

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