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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.62, 47.47 and 20.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.62, 47.47 and 20.23 is: 30.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.62 : 47.47 = 20.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.62/47.47 = 20.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.62x = 47.47 × 20.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.62x = 960.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960.32/31.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.37

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