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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.46, 43.42 and 20.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.46, 43.42 and 20.54 is: 28.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.46 : 43.42 = 20.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.46/43.42 = 20.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.46x = 43.42 × 20.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.46x = 891.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891.85/31.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.35

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