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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.42, 47.16 and 20.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.42, 47.16 and 20.02 is: 30.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.42 : 47.16 = 20.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.42/47.16 = 20.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.42x = 47.16 × 20.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.42x = 944.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944.14/31.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.05

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