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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.75, 47.58 and 20.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.75, 47.58 and 20.32 is: 30.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.75 : 47.58 = 20.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.75/47.58 = 20.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.75x = 47.58 × 20.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.75x = 966.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966.83/31.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.45

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