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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.37, 47.03 and 20.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.37, 47.03 and 20.51 is: 30.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.37 : 47.03 = 20.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.37/47.03 = 20.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.37x = 47.03 × 20.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.37x = 964.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964.59/31.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.75

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