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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.54, 47.34 and 20.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.54, 47.34 and 20.86 is: 31.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.54 : 47.34 = 20.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.54/47.34 = 20.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.54x = 47.34 × 20.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.54x = 987.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987.51/31.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.31

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