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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.67, 43.71 and 20.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.67, 43.71 and 20.01 is: 27.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.67 : 43.71 = 20.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.67/43.71 = 20.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.67x = 43.71 × 20.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.67x = 874.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874.73/31.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.62

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