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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.74, 47.55 and 20.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.74, 47.55 and 20.35 is: 30.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.74 : 47.55 = 20.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.74/47.55 = 20.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.74x = 47.55 × 20.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.74x = 967.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967.78/31.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.49

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