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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.59, 47.31 and 20.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.59, 47.31 and 20.13 is: 30.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.59 : 47.31 = 20.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.59/47.31 = 20.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.59x = 47.31 × 20.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.59x = 952.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952.35/31.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.15

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