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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.41, 47.10 and 20.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.41, 47.10 and 20.01 is: 30.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.41 : 47.10 = 20.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.41/47.10 = 20.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.41x = 47.10 × 20.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.41x = 942.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942.47/31.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.01

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