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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.55, 47.25 and 20.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.55, 47.25 and 20.15 is: 30.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.55 : 47.25 = 20.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.55/47.25 = 20.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.55x = 47.25 × 20.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.55x = 951.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951.85/31.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.17

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